Canon G12 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon G12 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G12 was unveiled 11 months prior to the SP-620 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G12 matches up against the SP-620 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The full galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G12 against the SP-620 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and SP-620 UZ is 83 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G12 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older G12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.