Pentax K-3 vs Pentax WG-2

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K-3 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and WG-2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The K-3 was launched 2 years after the WG-2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the K-3 matches up vs the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 has physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-3 vs Pentax WG-2 in the all 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 the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the K-3 and the WG-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 and WG-2 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 and WG-2.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-3 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-3 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer K-3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.