Reasons to choose PowerShot G2
Released in 2001, PowerShot G2 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 510 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot G2
vs Canon PowerShot G5
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
PowerShot G238 mm²
PowerShot G5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot G2 and PowerShot G5 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot G2MetricPowerShot G5
3.9 MPEffective pixels5 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.12 µmPixel pitch2.75 µm
9.72 µm²Pixel area7.58 µm²
10.29 MP/cm²Pixel density13.19 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
510 gWeight410 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryCanon Lithium-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot G2 and PowerShot G5 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot G5 has the lighter body. The PowerShot G5 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot G5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot G5
Released in 2003, PowerShot G5 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 410 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.