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Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon S110
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon S120 and Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and WG-10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was introduced 6 months after the WG-10 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S120 matches up versus the WG-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Pentax WG-10

 S120 WG-10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon S120

 WG-10 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Pentax WG-10

 S120 WG-10 
AnnouncedNovember 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon S120 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S120 compared to the WG-10.

Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and WG-10.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S120 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-10 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively.

Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography features
42
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (217 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
67
has touch focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (217 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (217g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon S120 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot S120Pentax WG-10
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Pentax WG-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-11-26 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $449 $0