Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony HX10V

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony HX10V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was introduced 17 months after the HX10V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-3 GPS matches up versus the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got outer measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony HX10V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the HX10V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and HX10V.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 GPS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.