Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon S120 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S120 was launched 22 months later than the WG-2 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S120 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S120 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S120 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S120 against the WG-2 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S120 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer S120 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.