Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
93 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2011

Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The N was released 17 months after the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the N grades vs the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
N | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon N
WG-1 GPS | N | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon N and Pentax WG-1 GPS
N | WG-1 GPS |
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Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon N has exterior 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) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the N and the WG-1 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the N and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the N and WG-1 GPS.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher N provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot N | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G touch | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 260 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $299 | $350 |