Pentax W60 vs Sony G3

The following is a detailed overview of the Pentax W60 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W60 was announced 6 months after the G3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the W60 scores vs the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Pentax W60 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax W60 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while 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).

Check the Pentax W60 versus Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the W60 compared to the G3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and G3.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.