Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5N

Below, we are matching up the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5N, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly well matched but the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-1 GPS was revealed around the same time to the NEX-5N and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-1 GPS grades vs the NEX-5N for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the NEX-5N.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and NEX-5N is 93 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 GPS and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-1 GPS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-5N will resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.