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Canon G12 vs Pentax E90

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon G12 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Older Model is Canon G11
  • Refreshed by Canon G15
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon G12 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon G12 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and E90 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was brought out 12 months later than the E90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G12 grades vs the E90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Pentax E90

 G12 E90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon G12

 E90 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Pentax E90

 G12 E90 
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon G12 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G12 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G12 compared to the E90.

Canon G12 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and E90 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and E90.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The G12 has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The younger G12 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography features
Pentax E90 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Pentax E90
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (401 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (370 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery (370 per charge)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (401 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (370 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging advice
Pentax E90 Vlogging advice
60
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (401g)
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon G12 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Pentax E90
 Canon PowerShot G12Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot G12 Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Prime
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 area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 401 gr (0.88 lb) 145 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-7L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $600 $100