Pentax WG-3 vs Sony RX100 V

Here, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty close but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-3 was introduced 4 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-3 grades vs the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 versus the RX100 V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and RX100 V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and RX100 V.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 V will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 will be behind in sensor innovation.