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Kodak M341 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak M341 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Kodak M341
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2009
Pentax WG-3
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Kodak M341 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Kodak M341 versus Pentax WG-3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the M341 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The M341 was manufactured 5 years before the WG-3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak M341 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M341 grades vs the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Pentax WG-3

 M341 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Kodak M341

 WG-3 M341 
LaunchedJuly 2013July 2009Fresher by 48 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Pentax WG-3

 M341 WG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Kodak M341 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak M341 has outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M341 versus the WG-3.

Kodak M341 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M341 and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M341 and WG-3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older M341 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M341 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography information
Pentax WG-3 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography features
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography advice
28
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M341
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Kodak M341 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Pentax WG-3
 Kodak EasyShare M341Pentax WG-3
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare M341 Pentax WG-3
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-29 2013-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 124 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $300