Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX5

Below is a in depth overview of the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was released 20 months later than the WX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-2 scores versus the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-2 comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-2 versus the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 and WX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.