Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZS20

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and ZS20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The G16 was introduced 20 months after the ZS20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G16 scores versus the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G16 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 provides external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon G16 vs Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G16 versus the ZS20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and ZS20 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and ZS20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G16 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS20 will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher G16 provides an edge in sensor tech.