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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax WG-1 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-1 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax WG-1 versus Sony TF1, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was brought out 3 years before the TF1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-1 matches up against the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Sony TF1

 WG-1 TF1 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Pentax WG-1

 TF1 WG-1 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2011Fresher by 28 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Sony TF1

 WG-1 TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax WG-1 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 has outside 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 TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-1 vs the TF1.

Pentax WG-1 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 and TF1.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older WG-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-1 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than competition (152 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (152g)
environment proof
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
41
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 and Sony TF1
 Pentax Optio WG-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-02-07 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $266