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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX70

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced August 2011
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX70 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-1 GPS was unveiled 5 months earlier than the WX70 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-1 GPS grades against the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
 WG-1 GPS WX70 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

		

		

			
 WX70 WG-1 GPS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 WG-1 GPS WX70 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-1 GPS against the WX70.
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and WX70.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively.
	
			Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
35
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
34
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
54
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
68
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (114g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography advice
Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
37
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Travel photography with Sony WX70
71
 weather proof
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than competitors in class (114g)
 supports focus by touch
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
42
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 weather proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
43
 decently wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Vlogging with Sony WX70
25
 fairly wide (28mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone socket
36
 decently wide (25mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (114g)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone port
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony WX70
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 images 240 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $242