Canon G11 vs Pentax E85
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Canon G11 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(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
- Launched December 2009
- Replacement is Canon G12
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Revealed September 2009
Canon G11 vs Pentax E85 Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Canon G11 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and E85 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe G11 was revealed 3 months after the E85 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the G11 matches up versus the E85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon G11 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Pentax E85
G11 | E85 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Canon G11
E85 | G11 |
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Common features in the Canon G11 and Pentax E85
G11 | E85 | |||
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Revealed | December 2009 | September 2009 | Similar generation | |
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Canon G11 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon G11 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G11 vs Pentax E85 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G11 compared to the E85.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and E85 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and E85.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G11 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax E85 will give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
Canon G11 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G11 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G11 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-12-16 | 2009-09-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 pounds) | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 169 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-7L | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $600 | $0 |