Pentax X90 vs Sony G3

Below is a extensive overview of the Pentax X90 and Sony G3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X90 was revealed 19 months later than the G3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the X90 matches up versus the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax X90 has external dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the X90 vs the G3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X90 and G3 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax X90 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger X90 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.