Canon G16 vs Olympus 6010

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon G16 versus Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and 6010 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was released 4 years after the 6010 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G16 grades against the 6010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The complete galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 offers physical dimensions 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 6010 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G16 versus Olympus 6010 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G16 against the 6010.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and 6010 is 85 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and 6010.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The G16 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger G16 should have an edge in sensor tech.