Canon G16 vs Panasonic LX100

The following is a thorough review of the Canon G16 versus Panasonic LX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and LX100 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was revealed 9 months prior to the LX100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G16 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G16 grades against the LX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G16 provides 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) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Canon G16 versus Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G16 versus the LX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and LX100 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and LX100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G16 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 will give you more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G16 is going to be behind in sensor tech.