Canon G16 vs Panasonic FX700

Its time to look much closer at the Canon G16 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and FX700 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The G16 was announced 3 years later than the FX700 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G16 grades against the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon G16 versus Panasonic FX700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G16 compared to the FX700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and FX700 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and FX700.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G16 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FX700 will offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer G16 provides a benefit in sensor tech.