Canon G16 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Here, we will be matching up the Canon G16 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was announced 5 months after the WG-3 GPS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G16 scores versus the WG-3 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Canon G16 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G16 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and WG-3 GPS is 85 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and WG-3 GPS.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G16 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.