Pentax WG-2 vs Sony A380

Here, we will be looking at the Pentax WG-2 versus Sony A380, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-2 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The WG-2 was released 2 years after the A380 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-2 matches up vs the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 offers outside measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-2 versus Sony A380 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-2 vs the A380.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 and A380 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-2 and A380.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax WG-2 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher WG-2 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.