Canon G1 X
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 vs Olympus XZ-1
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What’s good about the Canon PowerShot G1 X

Best price $669
  • Higher sensor resolution 14.3 MP vs 10 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 262 mm² vs 45 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 922k dots vs 614k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Newer camera April 2012 vs February 2011
  • Better video capture 1080p 24fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Viewscreen flips out XZ-1 does not have a flip out viewscreen
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What’s good about the Olympus XZ-1

Best price
$289
  • Weighs a lot less than the G1 X 9.7 oz vs 19 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 19 in³ vs 37 in³
  • 28% more battery life 320 shots vs 250 shots
  • Significantly cheaper street price $289 vs $669
  • Wider angle lens 6.0mm vs 15.1mm
  • Has panorama image capture G1 X does not have panorama
  • Has an External Mic jack G1 X does not
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What the Canon G1 X and Olympus XZ-1 have in common

  • Similar optical zoom range 4.0×
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Canon G1 X and the Olympus XZ-1

  • No HDR processing
  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
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