Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZR3

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon G16 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and ZR3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was introduced 3 years after the ZR3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the G16 scores versus the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G16 features external 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 ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G16 and the ZR3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and ZR3 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and ZR3.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G16 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZR3 will give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher G16 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.