Canon G12 vs Pentax W80

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon G12 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty similar but the G12 (1/1.7") and W80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The G12 was released 20 months later than the W80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G12 scores vs the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 and Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 provides outside measurements 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 W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G12 vs Pentax W80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G12 versus the W80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and W80 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and W80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G12 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax W80 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger G12 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.