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Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon G11
  • New Model is Canon G15
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 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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Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

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.

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The 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 typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper 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 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar 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.

Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and RZ10 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
47
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G12
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (401g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (370 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (178 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery power (370 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (401 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
weather proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (178 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography information
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (178 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
60
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (401g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Pentax RZ10
 Canon PowerShot G12Pentax 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