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Canon G11 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon G11 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2009
  • Updated by Canon G12
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7000
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Canon G11 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon G11 vs Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and 7000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G11 was launched 12 months later than the 7000 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G11 matches up vs the 7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Olympus 7000

 G11 7000 
AnnouncedDecember 2009January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Canon G11

 7000 G11 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon G11 and Olympus 7000

 G11 7000 
Touch display No Touch display

Canon G11 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G11 against the 7000.

Canon G11 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and 7000 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and 7000.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G11 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus 7000 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher G11 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G11 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography features
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Olympus 7000
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (375 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography advice
Olympus 7000 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography advice
Olympus 7000 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (375g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
great reach (260mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G11
Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
46
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
60
really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (375g)
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon G11 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Olympus 7000
 Canon PowerShot G11Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Olympus Stylus 7000
Also called as - mju 7000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-12-16 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 172g (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $280