Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony NEX-3

In this article, we are matching up the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony NEX-3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The WG-2 GPS was announced 21 months later than the NEX-3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-2 GPS scores versus the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has physical measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony NEX-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-2 GPS compared to the NEX-3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and NEX-3 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and NEX-3.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-2 GPS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-2 GPS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.