Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-3

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon S95 versus Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and WG-3 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and WG-3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S95 matches up vs the WG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 and Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon S95 enjoys outer 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-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Canon S95 versus Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S95 against the WG-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and WG-3.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S95 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-3 will provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged S95 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.