Kodak C140 vs Pentax WG-1

The following is a extensive analysis of the Kodak C140 versus Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and WG-1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The C140 was brought out 3 years prior to the WG-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the C140 matches up versus the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are available at Kodak C140 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C140 comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Kodak C140 versus Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the C140 compared to the WG-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the C140 and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the C140 and WG-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C140 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.