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Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging factors
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 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
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 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