Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony H70

Lets look more closely at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony H70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was revealed 2 years after the H70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS grades versus the H70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS features outer dimensions 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 H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the H70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and H70 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and H70.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-3 GPS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.