Canon G12 vs Pentax W90

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon G12 versus Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the G12 (1/1.7") and W90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G12 was manufactured 11 months later than the W90 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G12 grades vs the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 & Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G12 versus the W90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and W90 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and W90.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G12 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax W90 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher G12 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.