Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

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.

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

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.