Olympus Pen E 12.3MP DSLR Camera vs Canon PowerShot SX120IS 10.0MP Digital Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels12.3 MP10 MP
Sensor TypeMOSCCD
Display TypeLCDTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
general
BrandOlympusCanon
ModelPen E 12.3MP DSLR CameraPowerShot SX120IS 10.0MP Digital Camera
Model NamePen EPowerShot SX120IS
Model NumberE-PM1SX120IS
SeriesPenPowerShot
ColorSilver & BlackBlack
TypeDSLR CameraDigital Camera
Effective Pixels12.3 MP10 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)109.5 x 63.7 x 34 mm110.6 x 70.4 x 44.7 mm
Weight265 GM245 GM
Wide AngleYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
sensor features
Sensor TypeMOSCCD
Sensor Size33.86 mm1/2.5 inch
ISO RatingISO 200 - 12800-
Maximum ISO12800 ISO1600 ISO
Maximum FPS5.5-
Sensor TechnologyHigh Speed Live MOS-
lens features
Lens TypeZoom Lens-
Lens Construction8 Elements in 7 Groups-
Focal Length14 mm - 42 mm 35 mm Equivalent to 28 - 84 mm6.0 W - 60.0mm T f/2.8 W - f/4.3 T 35mm equivalent 36 W - 360 T mm
Optical Zoom3x-
Aperture RangeF3.5 - F5.6-
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color Filter-
Digital Zoom-4x
focus features
Focus ModeAuto, Manual-
Auto FocusYes-
Metering ModesTTL 324 Zones Multi-pattern, ESP Light Metering, Spot Metering, Centre Weighted MeteringEvaluative, Center-weighted average, spot
White BalancingAuto, Preset Daylight, Lamp, Fluorescent, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Underwater WBAuto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Other Focus FeaturesTTL Contrast Detection-
Focus Range-Normal 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity W, 3.3 ft./1m-infinity T Macro 0.4 in.-1.6 ft./1-50cm W
shutter features
Shutter Speed1/4000 sec-
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous Shots-Normal approx. 1.3 fps AF approx. 0.9 fps LV approx. 0.9 fps
flash features
Built-in FlashYes-
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesAuto, Manual Full, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync 2nd Curtain, Fill-in, OffAuto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro
Flash Compensation-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
image features
Image FormatRAW, JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO 3D StillExif 2.2 JPEG
Aspect Ratio43, 32, 169, 66, 34-
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Image StabilizerYes-
Image Sizing4032 x 3024-
Still Image Size4032 x 3024Still Image 3,648 x 2,736 Large, 2,816 x 2,112 Medium 1, 2,272 x 1,704 Medium 2, 1,600 x 1,200 Medium 3, 640 x 480 Small, 3,648 x 2,048 Widescreen
Gross Pixel-10.3 MP
display features
Display TypeLCDTFT LCD
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Display Resolution460,000 dotsApprox. 230,000 pixels
LCD DisplayLCD, Anti-reflection CoatingTFT Color LCD
LCD Display Image Resolution460000 dotsApprox 230000 pixels
LCD Display Video Resolution1920 x 1080-
connectivity features
HDMIYes-
USBYesYes
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYesYes
Card TypeSD / SDHC / SDXC / UHS-ISD/SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
Power Supply-AC Adapter Kit ACK-800 optional
Batteries Included-Yes
Battery Life-Still Image approx. 130 shots AA-size Alkaline Battery, approx. 370 shots AA-size Ni-MH Battery
audio and video features
MicrophoneStereo-
Audio FeaturesDolby Digital, WAVAudio data WAVE Monaural
Video FormatAVCHD, AVI Motion JPEGAVI Image data Motion JPEG
Audio Video InterfaceVideo Output NTSC, PAL-
Video Resolution-640 x 480 30 fps/30 fps LP, 320 x 240 30 fps
modes and functions features
HD SupportYes-
Shooting ModesPortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape with Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night with Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS Mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Document, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach and Snow, Fisheye Conv, Wide Conv, Macro Conv, 3DAuto*, P, Av, Tv, M, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Movie, Night Scene * Automatically detects the shooting scene.
Macro ModeYes-
viewfinder features
Viewfinder Coverage-100%
exposure features
Exposure Mode-Program AE, Manual AE Lock, Program Shift, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift
Spot Meter-Yes
Exposure Compensation-+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Manual Exposure-Yes

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