Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

The following is a in depth overview of the Leica M Typ 240 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 240 was manufactured 10 months before the WG-3 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M Typ 240 scores against the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 240 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 enjoys physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Typ 240 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 240 versus the WG-3 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and WG-3 GPS is 74 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and WG-3 GPS.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 240 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will show greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.