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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are manufactured by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was brought out 17 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-2 GPS matches up vs the WG-3 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 WG-2 GPS WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 WG-3 GPS WG-2 GPS 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2012More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 WG-2 GPS WG-3 GPS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-2 GPS compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 GPS and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older WG-2 GPS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography highlights
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography information
38
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
70
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
30
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSPentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lbs) 238 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $350