Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W570

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W570, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was released 8 months after the W570 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-1 GPS scores against the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS comes with external measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W570 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-1 GPS against the W570.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and W570 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and W570.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern WG-1 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.