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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX5

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX5 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony WX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was launched 14 months later than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-1 GPS matches up versus the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony WX5

 WG-1 GPS WX5 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2010Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 WX5 WG-1 GPS 
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony WX5

 WG-1 GPS WX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS enjoys 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) while the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the WX5.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and WX5.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-1 GPS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Street photography with Sony WX5
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography highlights
Sony WX5 Sports photography highlights
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography details
Sony WX5 Landscape photography details
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
Sony WX5 Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony WX5
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $250