Pentax WG-10 vs Sony A500

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony A500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the A500 (12MP) is relatively similar but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The WG-10 was revealed 3 years later than the A500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-10 grades versus the A500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A500 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony A500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 versus the A500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and A500 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and A500.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax WG-10 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger WG-10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.