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Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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
  • Revealed July 2013
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Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax W60 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W60 was launched 5 years prior to the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the W60 scores versus the WG-3 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 W60 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Pentax W60

 WG-3 GPS W60 
RevealedJuly 2013July 2009Newer by 49 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 W60 WG-3 GPS 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax W60 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the W60 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W60 and WG-3 GPS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged W60 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography highlights
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Street photography camera
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography features
23
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax W60
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (238g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography advice
36
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W60
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (238 grams)
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Pentax W60 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Pentax Optio W60Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio W60 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-01 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 238 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI78 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $350