Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Olympus Stylus XZ-2 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Stylus XZ-2 - Side by side

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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Olympus Stylus XZ-2: Specifications at a glance

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

  • Introduced in October 2017
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-72mm (3x), f2.8-5.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 115 x 77.9 x 51.4mm³ (4.5″ x 3.1″ x 2.0″)
  • 399g (12.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Stylus XZ-2

  • Introduced in September 2012
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 12 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 28-112mm (4x), f1.8-2.5
  • No WiFi
  • 113 x 65 x 48mm³ (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 1.9″)
  • 374g (12.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Stylus XZ-2

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs Stylus XZ-2: The sensors

The PowerShot G1 X Mk. III features a APS-C sized sensor, while the Stylus XZ-2 uses a Compact sensor.

Boasting an area of 332mm² (0.53 sq.in.) the sensor of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III is a lot larger than the Stylus XZ-2’s chip at 42mm² (0.07 sq.in.). In most cases a larger sensor will yield better results in low light, a considerable advantage in many situations (think: interior images, dusk or dawn etc.), a clear disadvantage of the Compact format.

Better choice: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Olympus Stylus XZ-2 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III a better choice

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Stylus XZ-2
Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Compact
Sensor cleaning (3)
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.20 12.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

9 2
Auto Focus points (4)

49 35
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 12800 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
WiFi (2)
Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III are the larger sensor, built-in automatic sensor cleaning and the higher resolution. Additional pros for the Canon are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot G1 X Mk. III scores 29 points.

Otherwise why to choose Olympus Stylus XZ-2

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Stylus XZ-2
Longer battery life (3, photos)

200 340
More portable (2)

460cm³
(29 cu.in.)		 353cm³
(22 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Stylus XZ-2 are that the battery has more stamina and the more compact size.

Yields 5 points for the Stylus XZ-2.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Stylus XZ-2
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Articulated screen
Touch screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Similar weight

399g 374g
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Olympus Stylus XZ-2 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III and Stylus XZ-2

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Olympus Stylus XZ-2

29
5

We recommend Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III as better choice.