Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-45
83 Imaging
34 Features
50 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is very well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and FE-45 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe G12 was brought out 2 years after the FE-45 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G12 grades vs the FE-45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Olympus FE-45. The entire galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery & Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Olympus FE-45
G12 | FE-45 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 2.8" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon G12
FE-45 | G12 |
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Common features in the Canon G12 and Olympus FE-45
G12 | FE-45 | |||
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Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G12 provides outside 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-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G12 versus the FE-45.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and FE-45 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and FE-45.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The G12 has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more modern G12 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Olympus FE-45 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Olympus FE-45 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 401 gr (0.88 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 94 x 62 x 23mm (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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-7L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $600 | $130 |