Pentax WG-3 vs Sony QX100

On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax WG-3 vs Sony QX100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-3 was manufactured within a month of the QX100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-3 scores versus the QX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 features exterior 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 QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 versus the QX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and QX100 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 and QX100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony QX100 will give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.