Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-3

Let's take a closer look at the Canon D30 vs Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was introduced 7 months later than the WG-3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D30 matches up vs the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D30 & Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the D30 vs the WG-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and WG-3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D30 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.