Canon G12 vs Olympus 7040

Below, we will be matching up the Canon G12 and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and 7040 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and 7040 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was launched 13 months after the 7040 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G12 scores against the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. 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) and the Olympus 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Canon G12 and Olympus 7040 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G12 and the 7040.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and 7040 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and 7040.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G12 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus 7040 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger G12 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.