Canon 80D vs Pentax WG-2

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon 80D versus Pentax WG-2, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and WG-2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 80D was brought out 4 years later than the WG-2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 80D grades against the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 80D & Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are available at Canon 80D Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 80D provides outside measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 80D vs the WG-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and WG-2 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and WG-2.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 80D due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 80D will provide extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern 80D will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.