Canon G11 vs Pentax RZ18
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Canon G11 vs Pentax RZ18 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
- Revealed December 2009
- Refreshed by Canon G12
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Released September 2011
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Following is a extended comparison of the Canon G11 and Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and RZ18 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe G11 was introduced 21 months before the RZ18 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G11 scores against the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Pentax RZ18
| G11 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Canon G11
| RZ18 | G11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2011 |  | December 2009 | More modern by 21 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Pentax RZ18
| G11 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon G11 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 offers exterior 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 RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G11 against the RZ18.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and RZ18 is 83 and 92 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and RZ18.
Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G11 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax RZ18 will produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon G11 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G11 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G11 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-12-16 | 2011-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| 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 | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.8" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lb) | 178 gr (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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-LI92 |
| 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $600 | $210 |