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Kodak C140 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Kodak C140 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Kodak C140
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.7-4.8) lens
  • 160g - 92 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Released July 2013
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Kodak C140 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak C140 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The C140 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the C140 scores versus the WG-3 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 C140 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Kodak C140

 WG-3 GPS C140 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2009Newer by 55 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 C140 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak C140 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak C140 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Kodak C140 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the C140 versus the WG-3 GPS.

Kodak C140 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and WG-3 GPS.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The C140 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will provide extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography details
18
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography information
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography factors
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (238g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography info
21
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (238 grams)
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Kodak C140 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Kodak EasyShare C140Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 13cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 238 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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