Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W350

Here is a in depth assessment of the Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W350, 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 W350 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was manufactured 3 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-3 scores vs the W350 with regard 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-W350. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 features exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 compared to the W350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and W350 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and W350.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 will have an advantage in sensor tech.