Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A65

The following is a complete analysis of the Pentax WG-1 versus Sony A65, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and A65 (24MP) and the WG-1 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-1 was announced 9 months earlier than the A65 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-1 grades versus the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 offers external dimensions 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 A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-1 versus Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-1 vs the A65.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 and A65 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 and A65.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-1 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A65 will resolve extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.