Kodak C140 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak C140 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.