Canon G16 vs Olympus SZ-12

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon G16 and Olympus SZ-12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was released 23 months later than the SZ-12 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G16 scores vs the SZ-12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 and Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G16 and Olympus SZ-12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G16 vs the SZ-12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and SZ-12 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and SZ-12.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G16 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus SZ-12 will show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger G16 will have an edge in sensor innovation.