Pentax WG-3 vs Sony HX350

Following is a extended analysis of the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony HX350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was manufactured 4 years prior to the HX350 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-3 scores vs the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 has outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 against the HX350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and HX350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and HX350.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX350 to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.