Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX100V

Below is a extended assessment of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony TX100V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was introduced 2 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys 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 TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the TX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and TX100V.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-3 GPS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.