Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony NEX-F3

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony NEX-F3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-2 GPS was manufactured 6 months before the NEX-F3 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-2 GPS matches up vs the NEX-F3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 GPS enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-2 GPS compared to the NEX-F3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 GPS and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The WG-2 GPS contains the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder.