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Canon G11 vs Pentax W80

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon G11 vs Pentax W80 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
  • Successor is Canon G12
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
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Canon G11 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon G11 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and W80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was launched 6 months later than the W80 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the G11 scores against the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Pentax W80

 G11 W80 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Canon G11

 W80 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Pentax W80

 G11 W80 
AnnouncedDecember 2009June 2009Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon G11 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G11 provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G11 vs Pentax W80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G11 versus the W80.

Canon G11 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and W80 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and W80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G11 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Pentax W80 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W80 Portrait photography highlights
47
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography information
Pentax W80 Street photography information
64
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (375g)
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography info
Pentax W80 Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (375 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography information
Pentax W80 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging information
Pentax W80 Vlogging information
60
quite wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (375g)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon G11 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Pentax W80
 Canon PowerShot G11Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-12-16 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-LI78
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 card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $250