Canon G11 vs Pentax P80
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Canon G11 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(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
- Released December 2009
- Later Model is Canon G12
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced August 2009
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Here is a extended review of the Canon G11 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very close but the G11 (1/1.7") and P80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe G11 was revealed 5 months later than the P80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G11 matches up vs the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G11 and Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Pentax P80
| G11 | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Canon G11
| P80 | G11 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G11 and Pentax P80
| G11 | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Canon G11 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 enjoys outside dimensions 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 P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G11 compared to the P80.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and P80 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and P80.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G11 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax P80 will render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively.
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Canon G11 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G11 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G11 | Pentax Optio P80 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-12-16 | 2009-08-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.6-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 375g (0.83 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical 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 | D-LI68 |
| 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 |
| Pricing at launch | $600 | $200 |
