Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX1

Its time to look closer at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 5 months later than the RX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has external dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the RX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and RX1 is 90 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and RX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will give you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.