Panasonic S3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic S3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3 was manufactured 13 months prior to the WG-2 GPS making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S3 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S3 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S3 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and WG-2 GPS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.