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Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Pentax Optio W80 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
Pentax WG-3
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax W80 and Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W80 was unveiled 5 years before the WG-3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the W80 matches up against the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax WG-3

 W80 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Pentax W80

 WG-3 W80 
AnnouncedJuly 2013June 2009More modern by 49 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W80 and Pentax WG-3

 W80 WG-3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax W80 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the W80 compared to the WG-3.

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W80 and WG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W80 and WG-3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged W80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W80 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax W80 Street photography info
Pentax WG-3 Street photography info
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography factors
24
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W80 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography advice
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W80 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography details
37
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather 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
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W80 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
36
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W80 and Pentax WG-3
 Pentax Optio W80Pentax WG-3
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio W80 Pentax WG-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-06-25 2013-07-19
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI78 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $250 $300