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Canon G5 X vs Olympus 6020

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon G5 X vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Canon G5 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
  • Introduced September 2015
  • Successor is Canon G5 X MII
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
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Canon G5 X vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G5 X and Olympus 6020, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the G5 X (1") and 6020 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G5 X was released 5 years later than the 6020 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G5 X scores vs the 6020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Olympus 6020

 G5 X 6020 
ReleasedSeptember 2015February 2010Fresher by 69 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon G5 X

 6020 G5 X 

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Olympus 6020

 G5 X 6020 

Canon G5 X vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X has got external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G5 X versus the 6020.

Canon G5 X vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 X and 6020 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and 6020.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G5 X because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G5 X will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern G5 X will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G5 X vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
83
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (122g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography factors
Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X Travel photography features
Olympus 6020 Travel photography features
78
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
70
lighter than average in class (122g)
environment sealing
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography highlights
69
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (210 shots)
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
79
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Canon G5 X vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Olympus 6020
 Canon PowerShot G5 XOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Alternate name - mju Tough 6020
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2015-09-11 2010-02-02
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 471 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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