Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony RX1

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony RX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The WG-1 GPS was introduced 18 months earlier than the RX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-1 GPS matches up vs the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-1 GPS versus the RX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and RX1 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 GPS and RX1.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-1 GPS with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1 will provide extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.