Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX20V

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX20V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was launched 13 months later than the HX20V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-3 grades vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 comes with external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 and the HX20V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 and HX20V.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX20V to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.