Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX55

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony TX55, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was released 24 months after the TX55 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-10 scores versus the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 offers outside 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) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-10 and the TX55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and TX55.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX55 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.