Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was released 6 months prior to the WG-2 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the WG-2 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the WG-2 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively.