Canon G16 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here, we are looking at the Canon G16 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The G16 was manufactured 22 months after the WG-2 GPS making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the G16 grades vs the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G16 enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G16 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G16 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and WG-2 GPS is 85 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G16 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger G16 provides an edge in sensor innovation.