Pentax XG-1 vs Sony W620

The following is a thorough comparison of the Pentax XG-1 and Sony W620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was introduced 2 years after the W620 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the XG-1 matches up vs the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 enjoys outer measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax XG-1 and Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the XG-1 and the W620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and W620 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and W620.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger XG-1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.