Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax WG-1

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 13 months later than the WG-1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 510 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 510 HS versus Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 510 HS versus the WG-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 510 HS and WG-1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 510 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.