I previously had a Canon 990 so my thoughts on this G12 are based on that camera. I like that this camera has many of the 990 features that I am use to. The next pix delay on this camera is much shorter, the low light and flash performance exceeds that of the 990, and the controls on this camera are...
Excellent in low light; Excellent manual; External Flash Capable; Fits in my pocket; Made Of Quality Materials; Many usable features; Optical Viewfinder
Heavier Than Previous Cam; somewhat bulky