Canon G15 vs Pentax E90
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Canon G15 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced January 2010
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Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G15 vs Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and E90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
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Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the G15 scores versus the E90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Pentax E90
| G15 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 33 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Canon G15
| E90 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Pentax E90
| G15 | E90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon G15 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G15 vs the E90.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and E90 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and E90.
Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G15 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G15 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent G15 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon G15 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Pentax Optio E90 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2010-01-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | Prime |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 6cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 352g (0.78 pounds) | 145g (0.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-10L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $499 | $100 |