Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony A580

Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony A580, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the A580 (16MP) is fairly similar but the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-1 GPS was released 3 months later than the A580 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-1 GPS grades against the A580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony A580 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the A580.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and A580 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and A580.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-1 GPS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A580 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.