Canon G12 vs Olympus 6010
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Canon G12 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon G12 vs Olympus 6010 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G12 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Olympus 6010
G12 | 6010 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 19 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon G12
6010 | G12 |
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Common features in the Canon G12 and Olympus 6010
G12 | 6010 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon G12 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | |
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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 |