Canon G16 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon G16 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being 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 GPS (14MP) is pretty close but the G16 (1/1.7") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was announced 2 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G16 grades against the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G16 features outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 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") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon G16 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G16 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

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

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G16 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G16 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.