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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Let's look closer at the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony TX20, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was brought out 17 months later than the TX20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-3 scores vs the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sony TX20

 WG-3 TX20 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2012More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Pentax WG-3

 TX20 WG-3 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sony TX20

 WG-3 TX20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 offers outside dimensions 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 TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony TX20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 vs the TX20.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and TX20 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and TX20.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
Sports photography with Sony TX20
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
72
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
environment sealing
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX20 Vlogging highlights
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Sony TX20
 Pentax WG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2013-07-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $330