Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony WX300

Following is a thorough comparison of the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony WX300, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-2 GPS was announced 12 months prior to the WX300 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-2 GPS grades vs the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has outer measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-2 GPS versus the WX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and WX300.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX300 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WG-2 GPS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.