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Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-45 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Old Model is Canon G11
  • Newer Model is Canon G15
Olympus FE-45
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Olympus FE-45

 G12 FE-45 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon G12

 FE-45 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Olympus FE-45

 G12 FE-45 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and FE-45 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography information
47
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Street photography factors
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G12
Sports photography with Olympus FE-45
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (370 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography highlights
60
better than average battery (370 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (401g)
MP count low (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
49
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
60
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot G12Olympus FE-45
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