Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W510

The following is a complete comparison of the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was revealed 3 years after the W510 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the XG-1 grades against the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 enjoys external measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W510 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the XG-1 and the W510.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and W510 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and W510.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax XG-1 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern XG-1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.