Canon G15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here, we will be matching up the Canon G15 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close but the G15 (1/1.7") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The G15 was manufactured 14 months after the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G15 grades against the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G15 has got outer dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G15 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the G15 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and WG-1 GPS is 86 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G15 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent G15 should have an edge in sensor technology.