Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony W800

The following is a thorough assessment of the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony W800, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was announced 3 years prior to the W800 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-1 GPS scores vs the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS offers 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) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the W800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 GPS and W800.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W800 to give you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 GPS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.