Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WG-2

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WG-2, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and WG-2 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was brought out 4 years after the WG-2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the G9 X II matches up against the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II features outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II vs Pentax WG-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II compared to the WG-2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and WG-2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer G9 X II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.