Canon G11 vs Olympus SZ-12

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon G11 and Olympus SZ-12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was launched 3 years prior to the SZ-12 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the G11 matches up versus the SZ-12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 and Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G11 and Olympus SZ-12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the G11 versus the SZ-12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and SZ-12 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and SZ-12.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G11 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus SZ-12 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older G11 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.