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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2013
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX5 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony TX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 GPS was released 3 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-3 GPS matches up versus the TX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony TX5

 WG-3 GPS TX5 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2010More recent by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 TX5 WG-3 GPS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony TX5

 WG-3 GPS TX5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS features external dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the TX5.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and TX5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and TX5.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 GPS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography features
Sony TX5 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (238 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (238 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
62
environment proof
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (148g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
43
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (238 grams)
30
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony TX5
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-07-19 2010-02-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 grams (0.52 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $239