Pentax WG-2 vs Sony W330

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax WG-2 and Sony W330, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was released 2 years after the W330 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-2 scores vs the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-2 and the W330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 and W330 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-2 and W330.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-2 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.