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Canon G12 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G12 vs Olympus 6010 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon G11
  • Updated by Canon G15
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
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Canon G12 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon G12 vs Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and 6010 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was brought out 19 months after the 6010 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G12 matches up versus the 6010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Olympus 6010

 G12 6010 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 19 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon G12

 6010 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Olympus 6010

 G12 6010 
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon G12 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus 6010 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon G12 vs Olympus 6010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G12 compared to the 6010.

Canon G12 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and 6010 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and 6010.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G12 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus 6010 will deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer G12 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G12 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography information
Olympus 6010 Street photography information
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (401 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G12
Sports photography with Olympus 6010
33
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (370 per charge)
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography info
Olympus 6010 Travel photography info
60
good battery (370 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (401g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
49
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging features
Olympus 6010 Vlogging features
60
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (401 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon G12 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Olympus 6010
 Canon PowerShot G12Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also called as - mju Tough 6010
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-19 2009-07-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $0