Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony W710

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W710, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was revealed 7 months after the W710 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-3 GPS matches up versus the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony W710 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the W710.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and W710 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and W710.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer WG-3 GPS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.