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Canon G11 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon G11 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Canon G11
(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
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 G11 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon G11

 WG-1 GPS G11 
LaunchedAugust 2011December 2009More recent by 20 months

Common features in the Canon G11 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 G11 WG-1 GPS 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G11 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (375g)
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (375 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
60
really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (375g)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon G11 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Canon PowerShot G11Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
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