Pentax WG-1 vs Sony W220

On this page, we are looking at the Pentax WG-1 and Sony W220, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was manufactured 2 years later than the W220 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-1 scores vs the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-1 and Sony W220 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 are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-1 compared to the W220.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 and W220.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.