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Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

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

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

Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Pentax WG-2 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof cameras and they are both created by Pentax. The image resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-2 scores versus the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 WG-2 WG-3 GPS 

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

 WG-3 GPS WG-2 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2012Newer by 17 months

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

 WG-2 WG-3 GPS 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

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

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 offers 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) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-2 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-2 versus the WG-3 GPS.

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

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

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

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

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 and WG-3 GPS.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged WG-2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography advice
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
38
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography information
70
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging information
30
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (238g)
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Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Pentax Optio WG-2Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio WG-2 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 grams (0.42 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $350