Pentax WG-10 vs Sony W610

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was unveiled 18 months later than the W610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-10 grades vs the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 has external measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-10 and Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 compared to the W610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and W610.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.