Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The SX260 HS was unveiled 10 months after the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX260 HS scores vs the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.