Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-3

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon AW120 vs Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was released 7 months later than the WG-3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the AW120 scores vs the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW120 and the WG-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and WG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and WG-3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer AW120 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.