Pentax WG-10 vs Sony RX10 III

Here is a detailed overview of the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony RX10 III, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The WG-10 was released 3 years before the RX10 III and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-10 grades against the RX10 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-10 versus Sony RX10 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-10 and the RX10 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and RX10 III is 93 and 53 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and RX10 III.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 III will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older WG-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.