Pentax WG-1 vs Sony RX100 V

Let's look much closer at the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the WG-1 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-1 was brought out 6 years earlier than the RX100 V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-1 matches up vs the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-1 versus the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 and RX100 V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 and RX100 V.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 V will deliver more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.