Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ18
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![Canon PowerShot G12 front Canon PowerShot G12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-G12-ek-fs.jpg)
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Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched September 2011
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Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon G12 versus Pentax RZ18, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and RZ18 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
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The G12 was released 7 months earlier than the RZ18 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G12 matches up against the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are available at Canon G12 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Pentax RZ18
G12 | RZ18 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Canon G12
RZ18 | G12 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Pentax RZ18
G12 | RZ18 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 comes with exterior 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 RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G12 versus Pentax RZ18 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G12 and the RZ18.
![Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Pentax-Optio-RZ18-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and RZ18 is 83 and 92 respectively.
![Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Pentax-Optio-RZ18-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and RZ18.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G12 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax RZ18 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Pentax-Optio-RZ18-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Pentax-Optio-RZ18-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G12 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-19 | 2011-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 401g (0.88 lb) | 178g (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 All around 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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-7L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $600 | $210 |