Nikon AW100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon AW100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was introduced 23 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the AW100 matches up against the WG-3 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Nikon AW100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the AW100 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged AW100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.