Pentax WG-10 vs Sony RX100 V

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The WG-10 was announced 4 years prior to the RX100 V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-10 grades against the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-10 against the RX100 V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and RX100 V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-10 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will offer you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged WG-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.