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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon G15
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon G16 and Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and FE-5010 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was revealed 4 years after the FE-5010 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G16 matches up vs the FE-5010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
 G16 FE-5010 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2009Newer by 60 months
Manually focus  More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon G16

		

		

			
 FE-5010 G16 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon G16 and Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
 G16 FE-5010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G16 has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Canon G16 and Olympus FE-5010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G16 versus the FE-5010.
Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and FE-5010 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and FE-5010.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G16 contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The younger G16 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
48
 manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
20
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon G16 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 heavier than competition (356 grams)
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competitors in class (130g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon G16 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography factors
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 great battery power (360 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect autofocus
33
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon G16 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
64
 great battery power (360 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 heavier than competition (356g)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
60
 lighter than competitors in class (130g)
 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 lack of Timelapse function
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
58
 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 great battery power (360 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
31
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon G16 Vlogging info
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging info
33
 really wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic jack
 heavier than competition (356 grams)
28
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of microphone support
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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot G16Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Olympus FE-5010
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
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) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max 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 (60 or 30 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $130