Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax WG-2

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 19 months later than the WG-2 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the WG-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and WG-2 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and WG-2.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.