Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W350

The following is a thorough analysis of the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony W350, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was launched 3 years after the W350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-10 matches up against the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony W350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-10 against the W350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and W350 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and W350.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.