Canon XC10 vs Pentax WG-10

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon XC10 versus Pentax WG-10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the XC10 (1") and WG-10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The XC10 was introduced 22 months later than the WG-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the XC10 scores versus the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 and Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon XC10 enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon XC10 versus Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the XC10 vs the WG-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and WG-10 is 54 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and WG-10.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XC10 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-10 will resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer XC10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.