Pentax E90 vs Sony G3

In this article, we are contrasting the Pentax E90 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E90 was introduced 13 months after the G3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E90 grades vs the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax E90 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax E90 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Pentax E90 versus Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E90 vs the G3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E90 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E90 and G3.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent E90 provides an advantage in sensor tech.