Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX220

Here is a extensive overview of the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX220, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was announced 3 years earlier than the WX220 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-1 GPS matches up vs the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS comes with outside 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 WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-1 GPS versus the WX220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and WX220 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and WX220.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX220 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.