Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony A99 II

On this page, we are comparing the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony A99 II, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The WG-1 GPS was introduced 6 years earlier than the A99 II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-1 GPS scores vs the A99 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Sony Alpha A99 II. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony A99 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-1 GPS against the A99 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and A99 II is 93 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and A99 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-1 GPS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A99 II will provide you with greater detail using its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.