Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A35

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony A35, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively close but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-3 GPS was released 23 months after the A35 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-3 GPS matches up against the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the A35.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and A35.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The WG-3 GPS offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh trickier. The fresher WG-3 GPS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.