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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX66

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX66, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was launched 16 months later than the TX66 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-10 scores versus the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony TX66

 WG-10 TX66 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012More recent by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Pentax WG-10

 TX66 WG-10 
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony TX66

 WG-10 TX66 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX66 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 vs the TX66.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and TX66 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and TX66.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern WG-10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX66 Portrait photography advice
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Sony TX66
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Sony TX66
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
Sony TX66 Travel photography details
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery (250 shots)
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
36
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony TX66
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $350