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Canon G12 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon G12 vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Refreshed by Canon G15
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon G12 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon G12 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and I-10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was launched 12 months after the I-10 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the G12 matches up against the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Pentax I-10

 G12 I-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon G12

 I-10 G12 

Common features in the Canon G12 and Pentax I-10

 G12 I-10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon G12 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G12 has external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon G12 versus Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G12 versus the I-10.

Canon G12 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and I-10 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G12 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax I-10 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger G12 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography information
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
47
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography features
Pentax I-10 Street photography features
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (401g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (370 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography factors
Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
60
better than average battery (370 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
60
rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (401g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon G12 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot G12Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401 grams (0.88 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $600 $310