Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W690

The following is a extensive comparison of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W690, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was manufactured 17 months after the W690 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the W690.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and W690.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-3 GPS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.