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Canon G11 vs Pentax S1

Portability
83
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon G11 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Released December 2009
  • Replacement is Canon G12
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Canon G11 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon G11 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and S1 (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was launched 14 months prior to the S1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G11 scores versus the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Pentax S1

 G11 S1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon G11

 S1 G11 
LaunchedMarch 2011December 2009More recent by 14 months

Common features in the Canon G11 and Pentax S1

 G11 S1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch display No Touch display

Canon G11 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G11 provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G11 against the S1.

Canon G11 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and S1 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and S1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G11 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax S1 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older G11 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G11 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
34
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Pentax S1
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (375g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography highlights
Pentax S1 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (375g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G11
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging info
Pentax S1 Vlogging info
59
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (375 grams)
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Canon G11 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot G11Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-12-16 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 375g (0.83 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $174