Pentax K-3 vs Pentax WG-1

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax K-3 versus Pentax WG-1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and WG-1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-3 was introduced 3 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the K-3 grades vs the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 comes with external dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-3 versus Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-3 compared to the WG-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 and WG-1 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 and WG-1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-3 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-3 will deliver extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent K-3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.