Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony A350

Let's look much closer at the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony A350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-1 GPS was brought out 3 years after the A350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-1 GPS matches up vs the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has outer 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) whilst the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony A350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the A350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and A350 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and A350.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The WG-1 GPS offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh harder. The younger WG-1 GPS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.