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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Later Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony ZV-1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very comparable but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 GPS was launched 7 years prior to the ZV-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-3 GPS matches up vs the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony ZV-1

 WG-3 GPS ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 ZV-1 WG-3 GPS 
IntroducedMay 2020July 2013Newer by 83 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony ZV-1

 WG-3 GPS ZV-1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS features outer measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the ZV-1.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and ZV-1.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 GPS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 GPS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (238g)
85
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
71
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography highlights
69
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (238g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
81
lighter than competition (294g)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography details
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
70
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (238 grams)
86
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony ZV-1
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony ZV-1
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-19 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate - 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 gr (0.52 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $750