Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony H90

On this page, we will be contrasting the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 17 months later than the H90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-3 GPS matches up against the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has 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) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and H90.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-3 GPS will have a benefit in sensor tech.