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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2011
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-1 GPS was introduced 24 months earlier than the NEX-5T which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-1 GPS matches up against the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony NEX-5T

 WG-1 GPS NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 NEX-5T WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedAugust 2013August 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony NEX-5T

 WG-1 GPS NEX-5T 
Manually focus More exact focus

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS enjoys outside 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) while the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-1 GPS against the NEX-5T.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and NEX-5T is 93 and 89 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and NEX-5T.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-1 GPS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography information
Sony NEX-5T Street photography information
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography information
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
69
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography details
71
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
77
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging highlights
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony NEX-5T
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-08-16 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 260 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $350 $400