Pentax WG-3 vs Pentax X70

Here, we are comparing the Pentax WG-3 versus Pentax X70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was revealed 4 years after the X70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-3 scores versus the X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 and Pentax X70. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-3 versus Pentax X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-3 compared to the X70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and X70 is 90 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and X70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer WG-3 should have a benefit in sensor tech.