Canon G12 vs Pentax WG-10
83 Imaging
34 Features
50 Overall
40
93 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
35
Canon G12 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban Canon G12 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon G12 and Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and WG-10 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and WG-10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G12 was released 3 years prior to the WG-10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G12 grades vs the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone Canon G12 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 and Pentax WG-10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Pentax WG-10
| G12 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon G12
| WG-10 | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 29 months |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Pentax WG-10
| G12 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon G12 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G12 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon G12 and Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G12 and the WG-10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and WG-10 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and WG-10.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G12 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-10 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged G12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon G12 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesStreet Comparison
Photography GlossarySports Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoTravel Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsLandscape Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsVlogging Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Canon G12 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Pentax WG-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Pentax WG-10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2013-06-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 0.7 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 1.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 401 grams (0.88 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | 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 card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $600 | $0 |