Canon G11 vs Pentax WG-2

Here, we are looking at the Canon G11 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and WG-2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The G11 was released 3 years earlier than the WG-2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G11 matches up against the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Canon G11 versus Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G11 compared to the WG-2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and WG-2 is 83 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and WG-2.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G11 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-2 will give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.