Canon S100 vs Pentax WG-1

Here, we are contrasting the Canon S100 and Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and WG-1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was brought out 11 months later than the WG-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S100 scores vs the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon S100 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S100 versus the WG-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and WG-1.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S100 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger S100 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.