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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W610 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony W610

 WG-1 GPS W610 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 W610 WG-1 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony W610

 WG-1 GPS W610 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W610 size comparison

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

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Sports photography with Sony W610
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
Sony W610 Vlogging features
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony W610
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $200