Pentax WG-3 vs Sony W810

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony W810, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was launched 5 months earlier than the W810 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-3 matches up against the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 has 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) and the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 versus Sony W810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 vs the W810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 and W810.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W810 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.