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Canon D20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Canon D20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Canon D20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon D20 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D20 was launched very close to the WG-3 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D20 matches up vs the WG-3 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

          

          

            
 D20 WG-3 GPS 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Canon D20

          

          

            
 WG-3 GPS D20 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon D20 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

          

          

            
 D20 WG-3 GPS 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2013Same generation
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon D20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D20 and the WG-3 GPS.
Canon D20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon D20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon D20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and WG-3 GPS.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

            Canon D20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon D20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon D20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon D20
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
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 focusing manually
 comes with face detect focusing
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon D20 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Street photography camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
58
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 heavier than competition (238g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon D20 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography factors
34
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (240 shots)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon D20 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography advice
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 weather proofing
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 MP count low (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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 environment proof
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 low battery life (240 CIPA)
 heavier than competition (238g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
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 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon D20 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging details
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic port
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 really wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic jack
 heavier than competition (238g)
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Canon D20 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Canon PowerShot D20Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-18 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lbs) 238 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $350