Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched July 2013
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Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic SZ3 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ3 was brought out 6 months prior to the WG-3 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ3 scores versus the WG-3 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
| SZ3 | WG-3 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Panasonic SZ3
| WG-3 GPS | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
| SZ3 | WG-3 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 | July 2013 | Same generation | |
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ3 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic SZ3 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SZ3 and the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and WG-3 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and WG-3 GPS.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2013-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 238 grams (0.52 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 pictures | 240 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $150 | $350 |