Canon S90 vs Pentax WG-2

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon S90 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and WG-2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was introduced 22 months before the WG-2 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S90 scores vs the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S90 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Canon S90 versus Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S90 and the WG-2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and WG-2.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S90 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-2 will give extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.