Canon G16 vs Olympus 6020

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon G16 versus Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is very well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and 6020 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was introduced 3 years after the 6020 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G16 grades vs the 6020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G16 offers 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) and the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G16 compared to the 6020.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and 6020 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and 6020.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G16 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus 6020 will give you extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern G16 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.