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Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released December 2009
  • Successor is Canon G12
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar but the G11 (1/1.7") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was launched 3 years before the TG-820 iHS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the G11 grades against the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 G11 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Canon G11

 TG-820 iHS G11 
LaunchedFebruary 2012December 2009More modern by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1030k461kCrisper screen (+569k dot)

Common features in the Canon G11 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 G11 TG-820 iHS 
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G11 enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G11 and the TG-820 iHS.

Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and TG-820 iHS is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G11 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
27
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (375 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (375g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G11
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
60
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (375 grams)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Canon G11 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Canon PowerShot G11Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-12-16 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1,030 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" 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 life - 220 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $500