Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W380

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W380, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was released 3 years later than the W380 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-10 scores against the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 has outside dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-10 compared to the W380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and W380 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and W380.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-10 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.