Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W380

Here is a extended analysis of the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W380, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was announced 20 months later than the W380 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-1 GPS grades versus the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has got 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 W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-1 GPS and the W380.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and W380 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 GPS and W380.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-1 GPS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.