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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(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
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 I-10 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Pentax I-10

 WG-3 GPS I-10 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 I-10 WG-3 GPS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others (238g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax I-10
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (238 grams)
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Pentax Optio I-10Pentax WG-3 GPS
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