Canon SX500 IS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SX500 IS versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 11 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX500 IS matches up against the WG-3 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX500 IS versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and WG-3 GPS is 80 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and WG-3 GPS.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.