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Canon G12 vs Olympus 7010

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28

Canon G12 vs Olympus 7010 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon G11
  • Updated by Canon G15
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7010
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Canon G12 vs Olympus 7010 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon G12 versus Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is relatively similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and 7010 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The G12 was launched 19 months later than the 7010 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G12 scores versus the 7010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Olympus 7010

 G12 7010 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Canon G12

 7010 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Olympus 7010

 G12 7010 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon G12 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G12 has outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7010 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon G12 versus Olympus 7010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G12 compared to the 7010.

Canon G12 vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and 7010 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and 7010.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G12 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus 7010 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent G12 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography info
Olympus 7010 Portrait photography info
47
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography factors
Olympus 7010 Street photography factors
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (401g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography info
Olympus 7010 Sports photography info
33
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography factors
Olympus 7010 Travel photography factors
60
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (401g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7010 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
60
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (401g)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon G12 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Olympus 7010
 Canon PowerShot G12Olympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Olympus Stylus 7010
Also called as - mju 7010
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
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 area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401g (0.88 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $200