Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W290

The following is a detailed review of the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony W290, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was introduced 4 years after the W290 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-3 matches up vs the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 features outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony W290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 against the W290.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and W290.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.