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Canon G3 X vs Olympus 1

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon G3 X vs Olympus 1 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Launched June 2015
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Successor is Olympus 1s
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Canon G3 X vs Olympus 1 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon G3 X and Olympus 1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and 1 (12MP) and the G3 X (1") and 1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The G3 X was launched 19 months after the 1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G3 X scores against the 1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Olympus 1

 G3 X 1 
AnnouncedJune 2015November 2013Newer by 19 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Canon G3 X

 1 G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Olympus 1

 G3 X 1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G3 X vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X features external measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G3 X compared to the 1.

Canon G3 X vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and 1 is 60 and 79 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 X and 1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G3 X because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon G3 X will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger G3 X provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G3 X vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 1 Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
49
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Street photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Sports photography camera
59
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
bad battery (300 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (410 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography info
Olympus 1 Travel photography info
65
weather proofing
boasts focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
bad battery (300 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
good battery pack (410 shots)
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G3 X
Landscape photography with Olympus 1
63
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery (300 shots)
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 1 as a Vlogging camera
69
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
32
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon G3 X vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Olympus 1
 Canon PowerShot G3 XOlympus Stylus 1
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot G3 X Olympus Stylus 1
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-06-18 2013-11-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 31 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 4.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 733g (1.62 pounds) 402g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 51
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 11.6
DXO Low light score 521 179
Other
Battery life 300 images 410 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $849 $700