Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W80 was released 5 years prior to the WG-3 GPS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the W80 scores versus the WG-3 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio W80 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax W80 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W80 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Pentax W80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the W80 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the W80 and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W80 and WG-3 GPS.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older W80 will be behind in sensor innovation.