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Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Pentax Optio WG-2 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Launched July 2013
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Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Pentax WG-2 and Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras and they are both created by Pentax. The resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-2 grades vs the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 WG-2 WG-3 

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

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

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

 WG-2 WG-3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-2 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-2 against the WG-3.

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

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

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 and WG-3.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older WG-2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Street photography information
Pentax WG-3 Street photography information
54
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography features
38
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
70
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
30
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 and Pentax WG-3
 Pentax Optio WG-2Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 Pentax WG-3
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192g (0.42 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $300