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Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 145
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was brought out 2 years after the WG-2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 135 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 135 matches up versus the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Pentax WG-2

 ELPH 135 WG-2 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Canon ELPH 135

 WG-2 ELPH 135 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Pentax WG-2

 ELPH 135 WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 has external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 135 against the WG-2.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and WG-2 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and WG-2.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 135 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography highlights
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging information
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
30
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Pentax WG-2
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Pentax Optio WG-2
Also referred to as IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2014-02-12 2012-02-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $350