Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax WG-2

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon N Facebook ready and Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was brought out 19 months later than the WG-2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the N Facebook ready scores vs the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon N Facebook ready features exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the N Facebook ready and the WG-2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the N Facebook ready and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the N Facebook ready and WG-2.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer N Facebook ready is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.