Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX100 V

Lets look more closely at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony RX100 V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively close but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-3 GPS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-3 GPS grades versus the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got outer 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 RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the RX100 V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and RX100 V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and RX100 V.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 GPS using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older WG-3 GPS will be behind in sensor innovation.