Canon G12 vs Olympus TG-5
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Canon G12 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Revealed May 2017
- Old Model is Olympus TG-4
- Successor is Olympus TG-6
Canon G12 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon G12 and Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and TG-5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe G12 was unveiled 7 years prior to the TG-5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G12 scores against the TG-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G12 vs Olympus TG-5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The full galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Olympus TG-5
G12 | TG-5 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon G12
TG-5 | G12 | |||
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Revealed | May 2017 | January 2011 | More modern by 77 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Olympus TG-5
G12 | TG-5 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon G12 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G12 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Canon G12 and Olympus TG-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G12 vs the TG-5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and TG-5 is 83 and 90 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and TG-5.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G12 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-5 will give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Canon G12 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G12 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2017-05-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
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 | 1.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 401g (0.88 lbs) | 250g (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | 340 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-7L | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $600 | $449 |