Pentax E85 vs Pentax WG-1

The following is a thorough comparison of the Pentax E85 versus Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E85 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E85 was manufactured 16 months prior to the WG-1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E85 scores against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E85 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are available at Pentax E85 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E85 offers external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E85 compared to the WG-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E85 and WG-1.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged E85 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.