Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A7c

Lets look more closely at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony A7c, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-3 GPS was introduced 8 years prior to the A7c which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS provides outside measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony A7c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the A7c.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and A7c is 90 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and A7c.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 GPS having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A7c will give you more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 GPS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.