Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX30

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was introduced 2 years after the WX30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the WX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and WX30.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer WG-3 GPS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.