Canon SX20 IS vs Pentax WG-10

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX20 IS vs Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the WG-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS features outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon SX20 IS vs Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS against the WG-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and WG-10 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and WG-10.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-10 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.