Canon G1 X II vs Pentax K10D

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon G1 X II and Pentax K10D, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and K10D (10MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and K10D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X II was introduced 7 years after the K10D which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G1 X II scores against the K10D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are available at Canon G1 X II Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G1 X II has got outer measurements of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Look at the Canon G1 X II and Pentax K10D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G1 X II and the K10D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and K10D is 76 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X II and K10D.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X II using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon G1 X II will give you greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern G1 X II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.