Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-5N

The following is a complete review of the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-5N, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 GPS was manufactured 22 months after the NEX-5N which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-3 GPS matches up versus the NEX-5N for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has exterior measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the NEX-5N.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and NEX-5N is 90 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and NEX-5N.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 GPS provides the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The fresher WG-3 GPS should have an edge in sensor innovation.