Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX620 HS scores versus the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS has got outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS and the WG-1 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.