Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony HX100V

Following is a in depth analysis of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony HX100V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was manufactured 22 months after the HX100V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-3 GPS matches up against the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and HX100V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-3 GPS will have a benefit in sensor technology.