Pentax WG-1 vs Sony W560

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony W560, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The WG-1 was unveiled 2 months after the W560 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-1 matches up vs the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 comes with exterior 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 W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-1 vs Sony W560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-1 and the W560.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 and W560 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 and W560.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to take the release date of the cameras into account.