Canon SX10 IS vs Pentax WG-3

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX10 IS versus Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The SX10 IS was released 5 years before the WG-3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX10 IS grades against the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Canon SX10 IS versus Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX10 IS against the WG-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and WG-3 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and WG-3.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.