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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was introduced 22 months prior to the TF1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-1 GPS scores vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony TF1

 WG-1 GPS TF1 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TF1 WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2011More recent by 22 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony TF1

 WG-1 GPS TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the TF1.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and TF1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
35
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Street photography with Sony TF1
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than others (152g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
weather proof
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (240 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
33
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony TF1
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-16 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $266