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Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Successor is Canon G15
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G12 versus Olympus FE-25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is very similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and FE-25 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The G12 was unveiled 2 years later than the FE-25 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon G12 being a Compact camera and the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G12 matches up vs the FE-25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Olympus FE-25

 G12 FE-25 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.8"2.4"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution461k112kCrisper display (+349k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Canon G12

 FE-25 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Olympus FE-25

 G12 FE-25 
Touch display No Touch display

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 has physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus FE-25 has measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon G12 versus Olympus FE-25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G12 compared to the FE-25.

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and FE-25 is 83 and 98 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and FE-25.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The G12 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The newer G12 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
47
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-25 Street photography advice
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (401g)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (370 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-25 Travel photography information
60
better than average battery power (370 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (401 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-25 Vlogging factors
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (401 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Olympus FE-25
 Canon PowerShot G12Olympus FE-25
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Olympus FE-25
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-19 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2768
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 gr (0.88 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $15