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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony QX10

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96 Imaging
43 Features
34 Overall
39

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-3 vs Sony QX10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was introduced within a month of the QX10 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-3 scores vs the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sony QX10

		

		

			
 WG-3 QX10 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
 QX10 WG-3 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sony QX10

		

		

			
 WG-3 QX10 
RevealedJuly 2013September 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 has got external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check the Pentax WG-3 vs Sony QX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 vs the QX10.
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony QX10 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and QX10.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony QX10 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.
	
			Pentax WG-3 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax WG-3 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
Portrait photography with Sony QX10
41
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
37
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 has face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Street photography information
Sony QX10 Street photography information
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
68
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (105 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
45
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (240 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography features
Sony QX10 Travel photography features
72
 weather sealing
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 bad battery power (240 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
69
 lighter than competitors in class (105 grams)
 boasts focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great zoom (250mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery (220 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography info
Sony QX10 Landscape photography info
54
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 bad battery power (240 per charge)
39
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (")
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 terrible battery (220 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging info
Sony QX10 Vlogging info
36
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone support
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 lighter than competitors in class (105g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Sony QX10
 Pentax WG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Waterproof Lens-style
Released 2013-07-19 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" -
Screen resolution 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft None
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 105 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $250