Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony HX300

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony HX300, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was launched 5 months after the HX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS matches up against the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony HX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the HX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and HX300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX300 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.