Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 2 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX700 HS scores vs the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS provides external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS against the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and WG-1 GPS is 89 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.