Canon G9 X vs Olympus FE-5010

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G9 X and Olympus FE-5010, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and FE-5010 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was brought out 6 years later than the FE-5010 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G9 X grades versus the FE-5010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Olympus FE-5010. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X has got external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5010 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X and the FE-5010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and FE-5010 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and FE-5010.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X will show extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent G9 X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.