Nikon AW100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Nikon AW100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2011
- New Model is Nikon AW110
(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
- Announced July 2013

Nikon AW100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
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").

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.

Nikon AW100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
AW100 | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Nikon AW100
WG-3 GPS | AW100 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
AW100 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon AW100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
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.

Nikon AW100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
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.

Nikon AW100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW100 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | - | 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 | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 178 gr (0.39 lb) | 238 gr (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 125 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 | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $299 | $350 |