Pentax WG-1 vs Sony RX100 III

Here is a extensive overview of the Pentax WG-1 versus Sony RX100 III, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the WG-1 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-1 was brought out 4 years earlier than the RX100 III and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-1 matches up vs the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-1 versus Sony RX100 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-1 against the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 and RX100 III is 93 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 and RX100 III.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 III will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older WG-1 will be behind in sensor innovation.