Canon G16 vs Olympus 7010

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon G16 versus Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is very comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and 7010 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was launched 4 years later than the 7010 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the G16 grades against the 7010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Olympus Stylus 7010. The complete galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus 7010 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G16 versus the 7010.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and 7010 is 85 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and 7010.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The G16 has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more recent G16 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.