Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax WG-2

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX120 IS and Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and WG-2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was released 3 years prior to the WG-2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS features outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX120 IS and Pentax WG-2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the WG-2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and WG-2 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and WG-2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax WG-2 will show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.