Canon G12 vs Olympus 6000

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon G12 versus Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and 6000 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was launched 19 months after the 6000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the G12 grades versus the 6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon G12 versus Olympus 6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the G12 and the 6000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and 6000 is 83 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and 6000.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The G12 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The newer G12 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.