Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W380

Here, we are comparing the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W380, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was introduced 3 years after the W380 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-3 GPS matches up vs the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got outer measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the W380.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and W380 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and W380.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 GPS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.