Canon G16 vs Panasonic LX5

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon G16 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and LX5 (1/1.63") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was released 24 months after the LX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G16 matches up versus the LX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 has got physical measurements 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 LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G16 vs Panasonic LX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G16 vs the LX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and LX5 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and LX5.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G16 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon G16 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger G16 should have an edge in sensor innovation.