Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-1

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon S120 versus Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty similar but the S120 (1/1.7") and WG-1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S120 was launched 2 years after the WG-1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S120 grades against the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S120 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon S120 versus Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S120 and the WG-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and WG-1.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S120 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer S120 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.