Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W610

On this page, we will be contrasting the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was manufactured 4 months earlier than the W610 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-1 GPS grades against the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS provides physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony W610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WG-1 GPS against the W610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and W610.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration.