Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony HX5

Here is a extended analysis of the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony HX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor size.

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The WG-2 GPS was introduced 21 months later than the HX5 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-2 GPS matches up versus the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 GPS enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony HX5 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 during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-2 GPS versus the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 GPS and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and HX5.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-2 GPS with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher WG-2 GPS will have a benefit in sensor tech.