Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H50

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony H50, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was released 3 years later than the H50 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-2 GPS scores versus the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-2 GPS and the H50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 GPS and H50.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher WG-2 GPS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.