Pentax K10D vs Sony WX1

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax K10D versus Sony WX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K10D (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the K10D (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor dimensions.

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The K10D was launched 3 years prior to the WX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the K10D matches up against the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K10D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K10D Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K10D offers exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K10D versus Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the K10D versus the WX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K10D and WX1 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K10D and WX1.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The K10D has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The older K10D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.