Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony QX1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony QX1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-2 GPS was brought out 3 years earlier than the QX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-2 GPS grades versus the QX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 GPS provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony QX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WG-2 GPS against the QX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and QX1 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 GPS and QX1.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-2 GPS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony QX1 will produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-2 GPS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.