Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-3

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZR3 versus Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZR3 grades vs the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 features outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZR3 against the WG-3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and WG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and WG-3.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older ZR3 will be behind in sensor tech.