Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 18 months before the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD1300 IS matches up vs the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS features external measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS 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).

Compare the Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1300 IS against the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.