Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX1

Below is a thorough comparison of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony WX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-3 GPS was unveiled 4 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-3 GPS matches up vs the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS provides external 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) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the WX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and WX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-3 GPS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.