Canon G12 vs Pentax MX-1

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon G12 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The G12 was unveiled 3 years before the MX-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the G12 grades against the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G12 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G12 against the MX-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and MX-1 is 83 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and MX-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax MX-1 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.