Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX270 HS and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 20 months after the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SX270 HS and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS vs the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.