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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony ZV-1 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 ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The WG-10 was released 8 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-10 scores vs the ZV-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
 ZV-1 WG-10 
ReleasedMay 2020June 2013More recent by 84 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 WG-10 ZV-1 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check out the Pentax WG-10 vs Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-10 against the ZV-1.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and ZV-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-10 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and ZV-1.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-10 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older WG-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax WG-10 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
39
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
73
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 provides face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
85
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 lighter than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 slow fps (0.7 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
71
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max fps (24.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 provides tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 bad battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography features
71
 weather proof
 good megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
81
 lighter than competition (294g)
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 resolution is good (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery power (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography features
47
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
70
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging advice
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic jack
86
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic port
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony ZV-1
 Pentax WG-10Sony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-10 Sony ZV-1
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2020-05-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 1.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $750