Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A350

Let's look more closely at the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony A350, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively close but the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The WG-2 GPS was revealed 3 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-2 GPS scores vs the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has external measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony A350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-2 GPS against the A350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 GPS and A350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-2 GPS and A350.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-2 GPS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer WG-2 GPS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.