Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W290

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W290, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was manufactured 2 years later than the W290 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-1 GPS grades against the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the W290.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and W290.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern WG-1 GPS should have an edge in sensor innovation.