Pentax WG-1 vs Sony QX100

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax WG-1 and Sony QX100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the WG-1 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-1 was revealed 3 years prior to the QX100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-1 matches up versus the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-1 and the QX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and QX100 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 and QX100.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-1 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony QX100 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older WG-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.