Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony H300

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony H300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-1 GPS was introduced 3 years prior to the H300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-1 GPS scores against the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has exterior 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) and the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony H300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-1 GPS and the H300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and H300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and H300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 GPS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.