Canon S90 vs Pentax WG-1

Below, we are matching up the Canon S90 versus Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and WG-1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S90 was launched 10 months prior to the WG-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S90 matches up versus the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S90 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon S90 versus Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S90 versus the WG-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and WG-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S90 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-1 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.