Canon G11 vs Olympus 6000

Lets look closer at the Canon G11 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and 6000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G11 was launched 6 months after the 6000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G11 matches up against the 6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G11 compared to the 6000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and 6000 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and 6000.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The G11 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult.