Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W320

In this write-up, we are matching up the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W320, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was unveiled 3 years later than the W320 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-10 scores versus the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 has outer measurements 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 W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-10 versus the W320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and W320 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and W320.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.