Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-3

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras and they are both created by Pentax. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was launched 23 months before the WG-3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-1 GPS matches up vs the WG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS provides outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the WG-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and WG-3.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.