Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon G16 and Olympus 6000 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G16 has external dimensions of 109 x 76 x 40 mm (4.29 x 2.99 x 1.57″) and weighs 356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz) (including batteries). Olympus 6000 has external dimensions of 95 x 63 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.48 x 0.87″) and weighs 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon G16 and the Olympus 6000. Olympus 6000 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 18mm thinner than Canon G16.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon G16 and Olympus 6000.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G16 and Olympus 6000.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus 6000 is significantly lighter (177g ) than the Canon G16 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the 6000, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the G16.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon G16's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus 6000's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.