Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony HX5

The following is a in depth assessment of the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony HX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-1 GPS was brought out 15 months after the HX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-1 GPS scores vs the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS features physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony HX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-1 GPS and the HX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and HX5.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-1 GPS because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher WG-1 GPS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.