Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX5

Below, we are matching up the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony TX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor measurements.

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The WG-10 was launched 3 years after the TX5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-10 matches up against the TX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 has got 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) while the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-10 and the TX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and TX5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and TX5.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-10 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-10 should have an advantage in sensor technology.