Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Zeiss ZX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Zeiss. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 6 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS provides 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 Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the ZX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and ZX1.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in greater detail having its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older WG-3 GPS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.