Kodak M530 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below, we are contrasting the Kodak M530 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M530 was brought out 19 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M530 scores versus the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak M530 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M530 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Kodak M530 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the M530 and the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M530 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older M530 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.