Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ10
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Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
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Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G12 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and RZ10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe G12 was released 6 months earlier than the RZ10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G12 scores versus the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Pentax RZ10
| G12 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon G12
| RZ10 | G12 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G12 and Pentax RZ10
| G12 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 features external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G12 against the RZ10.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and RZ10 is 83 and 92 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and RZ10.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G12 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively.
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Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| 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 | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.2-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401 grams (0.88 lb) | 178 grams (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 images | 178 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $600 | $200 |