Epson R-D1x vs Pentax WG-3

Following is a complete assessment of the Epson R-D1x vs Pentax WG-3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Epson and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and WG-3 (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and WG-3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was announced 5 years earlier than the WG-3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the R-D1x grades versus the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Epson R-D1x and Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are available at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x comes with outside dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1x vs Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the R-D1x versus the WG-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and WG-3 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and WG-3.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-3 will provide more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.