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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony WX80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-1 GPS was released 17 months earlier than the WX80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-1 GPS matches up vs the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony WX80

          

          

            
 WG-1 GPS WX80 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

          

          

            
 WX80 WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony WX80

          

          

            
 WG-1 GPS WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-1 GPS and the WX80.
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and WX80.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX80 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

            Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography info
Sony WX80 Portrait photography info
35
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
34
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Street photography with Sony WX80
54
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 lighter than others (124g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Sports photography with Sony WX80
37
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
71
 environment proof
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than others (124g)
 has focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
42
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 environment proof
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Vlogging with Sony WX80
25
 decently wide (28mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic port
35
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (124g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone socket
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony WX80
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical 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 images 240 images
Battery type 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    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $276