Pentax WG-1 vs Sony H20
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Revealed May 2009
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Its time to look closer at the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony H20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-1 was revealed 22 months later than the H20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-1 grades against the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Sony H20
| WG-1 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | May 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Pentax WG-1
| H20 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Sony H20
| WG-1 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Pentax WG-1 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 has got outer measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-1 against the H20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 and H20.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer WG-1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Pentax Optio WG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio WG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $350 | $249 |