Canon G11 vs Pentax W90

Here is a extensive review of the Canon G11 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty close but the G11 (1/1.7") and W90 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The G11 was brought out 2 months before the W90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the G11 matches up against the W90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 and Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G11 enjoys outer dimensions 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 W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G11 vs Pentax W90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G11 and the W90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and W90 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and W90.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G11 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax W90 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.