Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX10

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony RX10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively close but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 GPS was launched 8 months before the RX10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-3 GPS scores against the RX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the RX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and RX10 is 90 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and RX10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 GPS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX10 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older WG-3 GPS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.