Pentax WG-10 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax WG-10 and Sony NEX-5R, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly well matched but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The WG-10 was revealed 10 months after the NEX-5R so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-10 scores vs the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 features physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-10 and Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 and the NEX-5R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and NEX-5R is 93 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and NEX-5R.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-10 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony NEX-5R will give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-10 should have an edge in sensor technology.