Pentax WG-1 vs Sony H300

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony H300, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was launched 4 years before the H300 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 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-1 scores vs the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-1 versus the H300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 and H300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 and H300.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony H300 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.