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Pentax K-3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73
Pentax K-3 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Later Model is Pentax K-3 II
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Pentax K-3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-3 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-3 was released 2 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K-3 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 K-3 WG-2 GPS 
LaunchedApril 2014February 2012Fresher by 27 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax K-3

 WG-2 GPS K-3 

Common features in the Pentax K-3 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 K-3 WG-2 GPS 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-3 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the K-3 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 and WG-2 GPS is 59 and 91 respectively.

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-3 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-3 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern K-3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

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

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-3 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography details
79
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-3
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no articulating screen
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-3 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography information
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery power (560 per charge)
38
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-3 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography factors
60
weather sealing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery power (560 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
70
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-3 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography information
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
bad battery power (560 per charge)
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-3 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
30
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Pentax K-3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-3 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Pentax K-3Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-3 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Released 2014-04-10 2012-02-07
Body design 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 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Max 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 AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800g (1.76 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Physical 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 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1216 not tested
Other
Battery life 560 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
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