Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax WG-3

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 15 months after the WG-3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX60 HS scores vs the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS has got external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX60 HS and the WG-3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and WG-3 is 61 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and WG-3.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX60 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.