Pentax WG-1 vs Sony W370

Its time to look closer at the Pentax WG-1 and Sony W370, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was unveiled 14 months after the W370 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-1 matches up versus the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-1 and Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-1 compared to the W370.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 and W370.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.