Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-3

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax RZ10 vs Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the WG-3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the RZ10 matches up versus the WG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are provided at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax RZ10 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the RZ10 vs the WG-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and WG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ10 and WG-3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older RZ10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.