Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax WG-1

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX510 HS versus Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 2 years after the WG-1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX510 HS scores versus the WG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS versus Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS and the WG-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and WG-1 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and WG-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.