Pentax WG-3 vs Sony A580

Here is a complete review of the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony A580, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The WG-3 was brought out 2 years later than the A580 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-3 grades against the A580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony A580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 versus the A580.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and A580 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 and A580.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The WG-3 uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more modern WG-3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.