Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony RX10 III

Here is a detailed comparison of the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony RX10 III, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The WG-1 GPS was brought out 5 years prior to the RX10 III and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-1 GPS matches up versus the RX10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS offers outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony RX10 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-1 GPS compared to the RX10 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and RX10 III is 93 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and RX10 III.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-1 GPS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 III will produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.