Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax I-10 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The I-10 was unveiled 4 years before the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the I-10 scores against the WG-3 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio I-10 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
I-10 | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Pentax I-10
WG-3 GPS | I-10 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
I-10 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax I-10 features external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Pentax I-10 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the I-10 and the WG-3 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and WG-3 GPS.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax Optio I-10 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-25 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153 gr (0.34 lb) | 238 gr (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $310 | $350 |