Panasonic S3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic S3 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S3 grades against the WG-3 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S3 has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S3 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S3 against the WG-3 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and WG-3 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and WG-3 GPS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.