Canon G16 vs Pentax W60

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G16 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and W60 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was revealed 4 years after the W60 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G16 scores versus the W60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 and Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G16 features exterior 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 Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G16 and the W60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and W60 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and W60.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G16 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G16 will produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern G16 provides a benefit in sensor technology.