Leica C vs Pentax WG-1

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica C vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the C (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly similar but the C (1/1.7") and WG-1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The C was brought out 2 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the C grades against the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C and Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are available at Leica C Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica C has got outer measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Leica C vs Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the C and the WG-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the C and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the C and WG-1.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer C provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.