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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W370, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was unveiled 3 years after the W370 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-10 matches up versus the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony W370

 WG-10 W370 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Pentax WG-10

 W370 WG-10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W370

 WG-10 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 has exterior 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) whilst the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-10 against the W370.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and W370.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
Sony W370 Travel photography factors
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Sony W370
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony W370
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.7fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $230