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Canon G15 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon G15 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon G12
  • Newer Model is Canon G16
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon G15 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon G15 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and I-10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was brought out 2 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G15 matches up against the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Pentax I-10

 G15 I-10 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2010More recent by 33 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon G15

 I-10 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Pentax I-10

 G15 I-10 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon G15 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G15 features physical measurements 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 I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon G15 versus Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G15 against the I-10.

Canon G15 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and I-10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The G15 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more recent G15 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography features
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography features
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography advice
Pentax I-10 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (352g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography factors
Pentax I-10 Sports photography factors
39
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography features
Pentax I-10 Travel photography features
61
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (352g)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (352g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon G15 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot G15Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 gr (0.78 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $499 $310