Canon G15 vs Olympus 7000
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Canon G15 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Other Name is mju 7000
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon G15 versus Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is pretty close but the G15 (1/1.7") and 7000 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
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Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G15 scores against the 7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Olympus 7000
| G15 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2012 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 45 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Canon G15
| 7000 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Olympus 7000
| G15 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon G15 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G15 and the 7000.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and 7000 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and 7000.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G15 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher G15 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon G15 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus Stylus 7000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus Stylus 7000 |
| Also Known as | - | mju 7000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2009-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-5.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 352 grams (0.78 lbs) | 172 grams (0.38 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-10L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $499 | $280 |