Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax WG-2

Lets look more closely at the Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the WG-2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD980 IS matches up vs the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD980 IS features outside measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD980 IS vs Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD980 IS and the WG-2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and WG-2.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.