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Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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
  • Announced July 2013
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Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax WG-10 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are sold by Pentax. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was brought out very close to the WG-3 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-10 scores against the WG-3 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 WG-10 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Pentax WG-10

 WG-3 GPS WG-10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 WG-10 WG-3 GPS 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2013Similar age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 has outer measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-10 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 against the WG-3 GPS.

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and WG-3 GPS.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
71
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
heavier than average (238 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than average (238 grams)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Pentax WG-10Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax WG-10 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect 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)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 238 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $350