Pentax K-3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.