Pentax WG-1 vs Sony H50

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-1 and Sony H50, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was released 2 years after the H50 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-1 grades vs the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 has outer dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-1 and Sony H50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-1 compared to the H50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 and H50.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern WG-1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.