Canon G11 vs OM System OM-1

Here, we are reviewing the Canon G11 versus OM System OM-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The G11 was manufactured 13 years before the OM System OM-1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the OM System OM-1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G11 grades against the OM System OM-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 and OM System OM-1. The entire galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and OM System OM-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G11 has got external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-1 has specifications of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G11 against the OM System OM-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and OM System OM-1 is 83 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and OM System OM-1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G11 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the OM System OM-1 will deliver more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.