Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony a5100

Here, we are matching up the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony a5100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The WG-1 GPS was unveiled 4 years before the a5100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-1 GPS scores versus the a5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 GPS provides physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the a5100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and a5100 is 93 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and a5100.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-1 GPS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony a5100 will resolve extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.