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Canon G16 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon G16 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon G15
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 G16 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon G16 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and I-10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was unveiled 3 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G16 matches up versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Pentax I-10

 G16 I-10 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2010More recent by 47 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon G16

 I-10 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Pentax I-10

 G16 I-10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon G16 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 provides external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G16 vs the I-10.

Canon G16 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and I-10 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and I-10.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G16 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The younger G16 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography info
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography info
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography features
Pentax I-10 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (356 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography information
Pentax I-10 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography information
Pentax I-10 Travel photography information
64
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average in class (356g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography info
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (360 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
36
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (356 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Canon G16 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot G16Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" 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 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Battery type 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
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $310