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Canon G11 vs Pentax E90

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon G11 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon G12
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon G11 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon G11 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively close but the G11 (1/1.7") and E90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The G11 was manufactured around the same time to the E90 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G11 grades against the E90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Pentax E90

 G11 E90 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon G11

 E90 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Pentax E90

 G11 E90 
IntroducedDecember 2009January 2010Same generation
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon G11 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 comes with outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G11 against the E90.

Canon G11 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and E90 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and E90.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G11 features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult.

Canon G11 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography details
Pentax E90 Street photography details
64
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (375g)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography advice
Pentax E90 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography features
Pentax E90 Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (375g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging information
Pentax E90 Vlogging information
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (375 grams)
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon G11 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Pentax E90
 Canon PowerShot G11Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Pentax Optio E90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-12-16 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 pounds) 145 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-7L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $100