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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(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
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

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").

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The 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

        

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 dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 SZ3 WG-3 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography advice
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
71
lighter than average (126 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography factors
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Pentax 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