Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX10 IV

Here, we will be matching up the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony RX10 IV, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") have different sensor size.

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The WG-3 GPS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the RX10 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS features physical measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the RX10 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and RX10 IV is 90 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and RX10 IV.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-3 GPS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.