Pentax WG-1 vs Sony WX70

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-1 and Sony WX70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was manufactured 11 months prior to the WX70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-1 scores vs the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 has got external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-1 vs the WX70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 and WX70.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX70 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.