Pentax WG-3 vs Sony H70

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony H70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was announced 2 years after the H70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-3 matches up against the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony H70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 against the H70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and H70 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and H70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.