Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-5

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony NEX-5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 GPS was unveiled 3 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-3 GPS matches up versus the NEX-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the NEX-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and NEX-5 is 90 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and NEX-5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 GPS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 GPS provides an advantage in sensor technology.