Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Announced April 2015
- Old Model is Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012

Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the K-3 II (APS-C) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

The K-3 II was introduced 3 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the K-3 II matches up versus the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 II and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
K-3 II | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 40 months |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+577k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax K-3 II
WG-2 GPS | K-3 II |
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Common features in the Pentax K-3 II and Pentax WG-2 GPS
K-3 II | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 II comes with exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the K-3 II versus the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 II and WG-2 GPS is 59 and 91 respectively.

Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 II and WG-2 GPS.
All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-3 II having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-3 II will resolve greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern K-3 II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Pentax K-3 II | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-3 II | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Announced | 2015-04-23 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 27 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.3 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 pounds) | 198 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1106 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 720 photos | 260 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Two | One |
Launch pricing | $829 | $300 |