Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W560

Below is a in depth comparison of the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was released 3 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the XG-1 matches up against the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 features physical dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony W560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 compared to the W560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and W560 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and W560.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax XG-1 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent XG-1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.