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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2011
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX350, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was revealed 3 years before the WX350 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-1 GPS scores versus the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony WX350

 WG-1 GPS WX350 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 WX350 WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2011More modern by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony WX350

 WG-1 GPS WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-1 GPS and the WX350.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and WX350.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 GPS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
37
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
Sony WX350 Travel photography highlights
71
environment proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than average (164g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good battery power (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony WX350
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $270