Pentax WG-1 vs Sony RX1

Lets look closer at the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony RX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the WG-1 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The WG-1 was brought out 24 months before the RX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-1 grades vs the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 features exterior measurements 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 RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony RX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-1 compared to the RX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and RX1 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 and RX1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1 will offer more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.