Canon 1D C vs Pentax WG-10

Its time to look closer at the Canon 1D C vs Pentax WG-10, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and WG-10 (14MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and WG-10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The 1D C was revealed 14 months earlier than the WG-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1D C grades versus the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D C and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are available at Canon 1D C Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1D C offers physical measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1D C vs Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1D C versus the WG-10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D C and WG-10 is 50 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D C and WG-10.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D C using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 1D C will give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older 1D C is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.