Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony A68

Following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony A68, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The WG-1 GPS was launched 5 years before the A68 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-1 GPS matches up against the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 GPS features 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 A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the A68.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and A68 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and A68.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-1 GPS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A68 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 GPS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.