Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was revealed 7 months later than the WG-1 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS offers external measurements 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 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS vs the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 510 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.