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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W380

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W380 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony W380

 WG-3 GPS W380 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 W380 WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W380

 WG-3 GPS W380 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W380 size comparison

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

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography features
Sony W380 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (238 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Sports photography with Sony W380
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (238 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (240 per charge)
38
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Vlogging with Sony W380
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (238 grams)
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W380
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-07-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238g (0.52 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $44