Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W710

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony W710, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was unveiled 17 months before the W710 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-1 GPS grades versus the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony W710 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the W710.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 GPS and W710.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.