Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony RX100 V

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony RX100 V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The WG-1 GPS was revealed 6 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-1 GPS grades versus the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-1 GPS and the RX100 V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and RX100 V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-1 GPS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 V will resolve greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.