Pentax WG-10 vs Sony a3500

Following is a extended overview of the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony a3500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-10 was manufactured 9 months before the a3500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-10 matches up against the a3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 & Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 has outer measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony a3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 versus the a3500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and a3500 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and a3500.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-10 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony a3500 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged WG-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.