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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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).

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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
49
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
44
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