Pentax WG-1 vs Sony TX1

Below is a detailed analysis of the Pentax WG-1 and Sony TX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the WG-1 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizing.

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The WG-1 was launched 19 months later than the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-1 grades vs the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 enjoys physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-1 vs the TX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 and TX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger WG-1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.