Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H400

Following is a extended analysis of the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H400, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was manufactured 24 months prior to the H400 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-2 GPS matches up versus the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 GPS comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-2 GPS vs the H400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and H400.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WG-2 GPS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.