Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-25
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Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs
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(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-25 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 and Olympus FE-25. The full galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery and Olympus FE-25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Olympus FE-25
G12 | FE-25 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 2.8" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.4") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 112k | Crisper display (+349k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Canon G12
FE-25 | G12 |
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Common features in the Canon G12 and Olympus FE-25
G12 | FE-25 | |||
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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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Olympus FE-25 | |
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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 |