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Canon G7 X MIII vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon G7 X MIII vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon G7 X MII
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon G7 X MIII versus Pentax WG-1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and WG-1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X MIII was introduced 8 years after the WG-1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G7 X MIII scores vs the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Pentax WG-1

 G7 X MIII WG-1 
AnnouncedJuly 2019February 2011More modern by 103 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Canon G7 X MIII

 WG-1 G7 X MIII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Pentax WG-1

 G7 X MIII WG-1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Canon G7 X MIII vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X MIII has got external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon G7 X MIII versus Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MIII vs the WG-1.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MIII and WG-1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MIII and WG-1.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MIII having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G7 X MIII will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern G7 X MIII is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography highlights
66
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (304g)
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Sports photography features
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography features
65
silent shooting (1/25,600s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking autofocus
terrible battery power (235 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
37
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography information
81
lighter than competition in class (304g)
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery power (235 per charge)
71
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography details
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (235 CIPA)
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging features
86
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (304g)
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Pentax WG-1
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIIPentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2019-07-09 2011-02-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/25600s -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304g (0.67 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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