Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony HX1

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony HX1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-3 GPS was announced 4 years after the HX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-3 GPS matches up against the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the HX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and HX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 GPS with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will resolve greater detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 GPS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.