Canon PowerShot G16 vs Pentax Optio WG-2

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      BrandCanonPentax
      ModelPowerShot G16Optio WG-2
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G15
      MSRP$549.99
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 12,800125 - 6,400
      Photo Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      ProcessorDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004288 x 3216
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 4804288 x 3216, 4224 x 2376, 3216 x 3216, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, FineBest, Better, Good
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8f/3.5 - 5.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT PureColor II G LCDWidescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)
      Viewfinder Coverage80%
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.2 fps1.0 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Soft
      Flash Range7.00 m5.40 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 3 frames at 1/3 EV increments
      DXO Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      DxO Low Light ISO230
      DxO Color Depth21.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.7
      DxO Overall Score54
      Video Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro, Type D
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Dimensions109 x 76 x 40 mm (4.29 x 2.99 x 1.57")122 x 61 x 30 mm (4.8 x 2.4 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 5.8 x 2.9"7.1 x 5.5 x 3.4"
      Package Weight1.5 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Battery PackNB-10LD-LI92
      Battery Life360 shots260 shots
      Internal Storage88.2 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot G16 Pentax Optio WG-2
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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