Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX100V

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony TX100V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was announced 2 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-3 scores vs the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys outside measurements 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 TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 vs the TX100V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and TX100V is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and TX100V.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.