Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX500

Here is a complete analysis of the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony WX500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was introduced 4 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-1 GPS grades vs the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 GPS provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony WX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the WX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and WX500.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.