Pentax WG-1 vs Sony WX5
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010
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Its time to look more closely at the Pentax WG-1 versus Sony WX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-1 was revealed 8 months later than the WX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-1 scores versus the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Sony WX5
| WG-1 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 8 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Pentax WG-1
| WX5 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Sony WX5
| WG-1 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Pentax WG-1 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-1 compared to the WX5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 and WX5.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Pentax Optio WG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio WG-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 157 grams (0.35 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $350 | $250 |