Canon G15 vs Pentax RZ10
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Canon G15 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary Canon G15 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon G15 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and RZ10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G15 was manufactured 15 months later than the RZ10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the G15 matches up against the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Pentax RZ10
| G15 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 15 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon G15
| RZ10 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Pentax RZ10
| G15 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon G15 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G15 and Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G15 versus the RZ10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and RZ10 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and RZ10.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G15 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax RZ10 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer G15 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon G15 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 5 | - |
| 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 area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.2-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 352 gr (0.78 lbs) | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photographs | 178 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $499 | $200 |