Canon G12 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Canon G12 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
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Lets take a deeper look at the Canon G12 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe G12 was brought out 12 months before the WG-2 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G12 matches up against the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
| G12 | WG-2 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Canon G12
| WG-2 GPS | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
| G12 | WG-2 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G12 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G12 against the WG-2 GPS.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and WG-2 GPS is 83 and 91 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G12 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older G12 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon G12 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G12 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-01-19 | 2012-02-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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 format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 401 grams (0.88 lb) | 198 grams (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 161 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 images | 260 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-7L | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $600 | $300 |