Canon G15 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Canon G15 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2011
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The following is a thorough overview of the Canon G15 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is very close but the G15 (1/1.7") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe G15 was released 20 months after the XZ-1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G15 matches up vs the XZ-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Olympus XZ-1
| G15 | XZ-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 20 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 614k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Canon G15
| XZ-1 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Olympus XZ-1
| G15 | XZ-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon G15 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G15 features physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G15 compared to the XZ-1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and XZ-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and XZ-1.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G15 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G15 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent G15 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon G15 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus XZ-1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-09-17 | 2011-01-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | TruePic V |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3664 x 2752 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 352 gr (0.78 lbs) | 275 gr (0.61 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 46 | 34 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | 18.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 10.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 165 | 117 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 320 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $499 | $567 |