Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W650

Here is a in depth assessment of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony W650, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was launched 19 months later than the W650 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-3 GPS grades versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys exterior 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the W650.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and W650.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-3 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.