Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX1

Following is a complete overview of the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony HX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the WG-1 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The WG-1 was announced 22 months after the HX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-1 matches up against the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 enjoys outside measurements 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 HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-1 against the HX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and HX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 and HX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-1 will offer greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger WG-1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.