Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic GF6 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF6 was released 3 months before the WG-3 GPS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GF6 grades vs the WG-3 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 features physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF6 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GF6 and the WG-3 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and WG-3 GPS is 87 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GF6 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult.