Canon 5DS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon 5DS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS was introduced 3 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 5DS grades versus the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS has got outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Canon 5DS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 5DS versus the WG-2 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and WG-2 GPS is 55 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5DS with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5DS will provide more detail using its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger 5DS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.