Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH6

Lets look more in depth at the Canon G16 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively close but the G16 (1/1.7") and FH6 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was revealed 23 months later than the FH6 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the G16 matches up against the FH6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 offers outer measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G16 against the FH6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and FH6 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and FH6.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FH6 will render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent G16 should have an advantage in sensor tech.