Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX270 HS versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 4 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX270 HS scores vs the WG-3 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and WG-3 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively.