Pentax WG-1 vs Sony RX100

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony RX100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the WG-1 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The WG-1 was launched 18 months before the RX100 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-1 scores versus the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony RX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-1 versus the RX100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and RX100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 and RX100.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.