Pentax WG-10 vs Sony NEX-5T

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony NEX-5T, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-10 was announced 2 months earlier than the NEX-5T and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-10 grades against the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 has got outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 versus the NEX-5T.

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

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and NEX-5T.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-10 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.