Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony RX100

Following is a in depth overview of the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony RX100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very comparable but the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-2 GPS was introduced 6 months before the RX100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-2 GPS scores versus the RX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 GPS enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony RX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-2 GPS against the RX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and RX100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 GPS and RX100.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-2 GPS with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 will show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively.