Canon G16 vs Pentax WG-1

Below, we will be matching up the Canon G16 and Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and WG-1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was unveiled 2 years after the WG-1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G16 grades against the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G16 compared to the WG-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and WG-1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and WG-1.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G16 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-1 will offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G16 should have a benefit in sensor technology.