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Canon G11 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon G11 vs Pentax I-10 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 I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon G11 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon G11 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly similar but the G11 (1/1.7") and I-10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G11 was announced within a month of the I-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G11 matches up vs the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Pentax I-10

 G11 I-10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon G11

 I-10 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Pentax I-10

 G11 I-10 
LaunchedDecember 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch display No Touch display

Canon G11 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G11 has outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G11 versus Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G11 versus the I-10.

Canon G11 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and I-10 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and I-10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G11 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax I-10 will offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography features
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography features
47
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Pentax I-10
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (375 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G11
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography features
Pentax I-10 Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (375 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G11
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
60
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (375 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon G11 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot G11Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-12-16 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 D-LI92
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 release $600 $310