Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony NEX-5T, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty comparable but the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-2 GPS was brought out 18 months before the NEX-5T which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-2 GPS grades vs the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 GPS enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-2 GPS compared to the NEX-5T.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and NEX-5T is 91 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and NEX-5T.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The WG-2 GPS includes the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The more aged WG-2 GPS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.