Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX350
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony WX350
WG-1 GPS | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
WX350 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 30 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony WX350
WG-1 GPS | WX350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |