Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony RX1

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony RX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-2 GPS was brought out 12 months earlier than the RX1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-2 GPS matches up versus the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has exterior 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 RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-2 GPS against the RX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-2 GPS and RX1.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-2 GPS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1 will offer you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged WG-2 GPS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.