Canon G12 vs Pentax W60
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Canon G12 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2009
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On this page, we are comparing the Canon G12 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and W60 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe G12 was announced 19 months after the W60 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the G12 matches up vs the W60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Pentax W60
| G12 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 19 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Canon G12
| W60 | G12 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G12 and Pentax W60
| G12 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G12 compared to the W60.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and W60 is 83 and 94 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and W60.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The G12 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more recent G12 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon G12 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Pentax Optio W60 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2009-07-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Mic 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 grams (0.88 pounds) | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $600 | $300 |