Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX70

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX70, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was revealed 18 months later than the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers external measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the WX70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and WX70.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-3 GPS should have an edge in sensor technology.