Canon A2500 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon A2500 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was manufactured 12 months after the WG-2 GPS and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the A2500 grades versus the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2500 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A2500 and the WG-2 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and WG-2 GPS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger A2500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.