Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony A6500

In this article, we will be matching up the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony A6500, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-1 GPS was introduced 6 years earlier than the A6500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-1 GPS grades vs the A6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS comes with external measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the A6500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and A6500 is 93 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and A6500.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-1 GPS having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A6500 will provide greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 GPS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.