Canon G1 X vs Olympus 7000

Here is a detailed review of the Canon G1 X versus Olympus 7000, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is fairly similar but the G1 X (1.5") and 7000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X was introduced 3 years later than the 7000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G1 X scores vs the 7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Olympus Stylus 7000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Canon G1 X versus Olympus 7000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G1 X against the 7000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and 7000 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X and 7000.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 X having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon G1 X will deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger G1 X provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.