Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon AW130 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was announced 20 months after the WG-3 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the AW130 grades against the WG-3 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the AW130 against the WG-3 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and WG-3 GPS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent AW130 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.