Canon G15 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
58 Overall
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86 Imaging
37 Features
58 Overall
45
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
Canon G15 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
Canon G15
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Introduced December 2012
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Lets look closer at the Canon G15 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").
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Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G15 grades vs the XZ-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| G15 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Canon G15
| XZ-2 iHS | G15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| G15 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | December 2012 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon G15 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 comes with exterior measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G15 against the XZ-2 iHS.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and XZ-2 iHS is 86 and 85 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and XZ-2 iHS.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon G15
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
manual focus
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography highlights
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (352g)
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (346 grams)
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Canon G15 Sports photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (340 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Canon G15 Travel photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography features
great battery power (350 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (352g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
good battery (340 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (346g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon G15 Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (350 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Canon G15 Vlogging features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging features
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (352 grams)
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (346g)
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Canon G15 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2012-12-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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) | 346 gr (0.76 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 46 | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 165 | 216 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photographs | 340 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $499 | $450 |