Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony a5000
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony a5000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched July 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3N
- Newer Model is Sony a5100
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony a5000 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony a5000, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very comparable but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-3 GPS was brought out 5 months earlier than the a5000 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-3 GPS scores versus the a5000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony a5000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony a5000
WG-3 GPS | a5000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
a5000 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony a5000
WG-3 GPS | a5000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | January 2014 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has outside dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check out the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony a5000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the a5000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and a5000 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and a5000.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 GPS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony a5000 will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-07-19 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 238 grams (0.52 lbs) | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | 420 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $448 |