Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was released 4 years after the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX9 scores against the WG-3 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX9 versus the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and WG-3 GPS is 82 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GX9 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern GX9 will have an advantage in sensor technology.