Canon G16 vs Olympus 7000

Let's look closer at the Canon G16 versus Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is very similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and 7000 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was brought out 4 years later than the 7000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G16 scores versus the 7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Olympus Stylus 7000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G16 has physical measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G16 and the 7000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and 7000 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and 7000.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The G16 features the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The newer G16 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.