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Canon G11 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Canon G11 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • New Model is Canon G12
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Canon G11 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon G11 vs Pentax K200D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and K200D (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was revealed 16 months after the K200D making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G11 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G11 scores vs the K200D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Pentax K200D

 G11 K200D 
AnnouncedDecember 2009September 2008More modern by 16 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Canon G11

 K200D G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Pentax K200D

 G11 K200D 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon G11 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G11 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G11 vs Pentax K200D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G11 compared to the K200D.

Canon G11 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and K200D is 83 and 61 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and K200D.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The G11 offers the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder. The more modern G11 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography features
Pentax K200D Portrait photography features
47
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Pentax K200D
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (375g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
heavier than competition in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G11
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G11
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
57
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (375 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
47
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (690g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging factors
Pentax K200D Vlogging factors
60
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (375g)
9
can't shoot video
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Canon G11 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Pentax K200D
 Canon PowerShot G11Pentax K200D
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Pentax K200D
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-12-16 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 gr (0.83 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 64
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 11.4
DXO Low light score 169 561
Other
Battery model NB-7L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $600