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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon G15
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is X-935
Photography Glossary

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon G16 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and FE-5020 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was manufactured 4 years after the FE-5020 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G16 scores against the FE-5020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 G16 FE-5020 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2009Newer by 53 months
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon G16

		

		

			
 FE-5020 G16 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon G16 and Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 G16 FE-5020 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 provides external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Examine the Canon G16 and Olympus FE-5020 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G16 versus the FE-5020.
Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and FE-5020 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and FE-5020.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The G16 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The fresher G16 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon G16
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
48
 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
 supports face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
21
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 heavier than competitors in class (356g)
60
 environment proof
 lighter than competitors (137 grams)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 great battery life (360 CIPA)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
24
 environment proof
 low max shutter speed (1/500s)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon G16 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
64
 great battery life (360 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 heavier than competitors in class (356g)
 low resolution (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
65
 lighter than competitors (137 grams)
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low MP (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
58
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (360 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
31
 rather wide (24mm)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic port
 heavier than competitors in class (356 grams)
28
 rather wide (24mm)
 lighter than competitors (137g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of mic socket
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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Olympus FE-5020
 Canon PowerShot G16Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Olympus FE-5020
Alternate name - X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $160