Olympus Pen E 12.3MP DSLR Camera vs Canon PowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels12.3 MP16 MP
Sensor TypeMOSCCD
Display TypeLCD-
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
general
BrandOlympusCanon
ModelPen E 12.3MP DSLR CameraPowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera
Model NamePen EPowerShot SX170
Model NumberE-PM1SX170
SeriesPenPowerShot
ColorSilver & BlackBlack
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels12.3 MP16 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)109.5 x 63.7 x 34 mm108 x 71 x 48.9 mm
Weight265 GM228 GM
Wide AngleYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Face Detection-Yes
sensor features
Sensor TypeMOSCCD
Sensor Size33.86 mm-
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 mm5.0 - 80.0 mm 35 mm Equivalent to 28 - 448 mm
Optical Zoom3x16x
Aperture RangeF3.5 - F5.6F3.5 - F8.0 W, F5.9 - F8.0 T
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color Filter-
focus features
Focus ModeAuto, Manual-
Auto FocusYesYes
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 WB-
Other Focus FeaturesTTL Contrast Detection-
shutter features
Shutter Speed1/4000 sec1/3200 sec
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous Shots-Yes, 0.8 fps P Mode, 3.2 fps Low Light Mode
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
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, On, Slow Synchro, Off
Other Flash Features-External Flash EX-series Speedlite
image features
Image FormatRAW, JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO 3D Still-
Aspect Ratio43, 32, 169, 66, 34169, 32, 43, 11
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Image StabilizerYesYes
Image Sizing4032 x 30244608 x 3456 L
Still Image Size4032 x 30243246 x 2448 Medium 1, 1600 x 1200 Medium 2, 640 x 480 Small
Slow Motion-Yes
display features
Display TypeLCD-
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Display Resolution460,000 dots230,000 dots
LCD DisplayLCD, Anti-reflection Coating-
LCD Display Image Resolution460000 dots230000 dots
LCD Display Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
connectivity features
HDMIYes-
USBYes-
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYes-
Card TypeSD / SDHC / SDXC / UHS-I-
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Batteries Included-Yes
audio and video features
MicrophoneStereo-
Audio FeaturesDolby Digital, WAV-
Video FormatAVCHD, AVI Motion JPEG-
Audio Video InterfaceVideo Output NTSC, PAL-
modes and functions features
HD SupportYesYes
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, 3DM, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Auto, SCN, Creative Filters, Discreet, Movie
Macro ModeYesYes, 1 - 50 cm W
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