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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX10 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
  • Released August 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony WX10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was brought out 8 months later than the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-1 GPS scores vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony WX10

 WG-1 GPS WX10 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 WX10 WG-1 GPS 
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony WX10

 WG-1 GPS WX10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS features external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the WX10.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and WX10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger WG-1 GPS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography details
Sony WX10 Sports photography details
37
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography info
Sony WX10 Travel photography info
71
environment proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony WX10
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $200