Pentax WG-3 vs Sony A7 II

Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony A7 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the WG-3 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 was manufactured 16 months before the A7 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-3 matches up vs the A7 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 has outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony A7 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 and the A7 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and A7 II is 90 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and A7 II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7 II will produce more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.