Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was manufactured 2 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the N Facebook ready scores vs the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon N Facebook ready offers external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the N Facebook ready versus the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the N Facebook ready and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N Facebook ready and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher N Facebook ready will have an edge in sensor technology.