Canon G11 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Canon G11 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
- Renewed by Canon G12
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched August 2011

Canon G11 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Canon G11 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

The G11 was brought out 20 months before the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G11 grades against the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon G11 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Canon G11 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
G11 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon G11
WG-1 GPS | G11 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | December 2009 | More recent by 20 months |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
G11 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon G11 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G11 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon G11 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G11 against the WG-1 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and WG-1 GPS is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and WG-1 GPS.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G11 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older G11 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G11 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G11 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot G11 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-12-16 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375 grams (0.83 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 photos |
Type 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $600 | $350 |