Canon SD970 IS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD970 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-1 GPS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD970 IS scores against the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SD970 IS and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD970 IS vs the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.