Pentax WG-10 vs Sony RX100

Here is a extensive assessment of the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony RX100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The WG-10 was revealed 10 months later than the RX100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-10 grades versus the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony RX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-10 compared to the RX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and RX100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and RX100.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 will give you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.