Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-3

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and WG-3 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and WG-3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX7 was released 9 months prior to the WG-3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the LX7 grades against the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the LX7 and the WG-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and WG-3 is 86 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and WG-3.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX7 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-3 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older LX7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.