Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W690

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax WG-3 and Sony W690, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was announced 17 months after the W690 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-3 scores vs the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-3 and Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 against the W690.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 and W690.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.