Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-2

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon S95 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and WG-2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was introduced 14 months earlier than the WG-2 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the S95 scores versus the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S95 versus Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S95 against the WG-2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and WG-2.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S95 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-2 will render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S95 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.