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Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Canon G11
  • Renewed by Canon G15
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon G12 and Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and FE-5010 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was manufactured 2 years later than the FE-5010 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G12 grades versus the FE-5010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Olympus FE-5010

 G12 FE-5010 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon G12

 FE-5010 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Olympus FE-5010

 G12 FE-5010 
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5010 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G12 vs the FE-5010.

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and FE-5010 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and FE-5010.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G12 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus FE-5010 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent G12 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
47
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (401g)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (370 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
60
great battery life (370 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (401g)
low MP (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competition (130g)
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (370 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
60
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (401g)
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon G12 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot G12Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Olympus FE-5010
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-19 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 grams (0.88 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $600 $130