Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The MX-1 was manufactured around the same time to the WG-3 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the MX-1 matches up against the WG-3 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax MX-1 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax MX-1 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax MX-1 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the MX-1 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and WG-3 GPS is 84 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the MX-1 and WG-3 GPS.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The MX-1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.