Canon SX540 HS vs Pentax WG-3

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX540 HS versus Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was launched 2 years after the WG-3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX540 HS scores versus the WG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS and the WG-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and WG-3 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and WG-3.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.