Canon G16 vs Panasonic SZ10

Lets examine more closely at the Canon G16 and Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and SZ10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was revealed 13 months before the SZ10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G16 scores against the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon G16 and Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G16 vs the SZ10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and SZ10 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and SZ10.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G16 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ10 will give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged G16 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.