Nikon D5100 vs Pentax WG-3

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon D5100 vs Pentax WG-3, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D5100 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the D5100 (APS-C) and WG-3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The D5100 was revealed 3 years before the WG-3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the D5100 scores vs the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5100 & Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D5100 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D5100 has external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D5100 compared to the WG-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D5100 and WG-3 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5100 and WG-3.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The D5100 contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged D5100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.