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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Pentax X70

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced July 2013
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Released March 2009
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Pentax X70 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Pentax X70, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was introduced 4 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-3 GPS matches up vs the X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Pentax X70

 WG-3 GPS X70 
ReleasedJuly 2013March 2009More recent by 54 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 X70 WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Pentax X70

 WG-3 GPS X70 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Pentax X70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the X70.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and X70 is 90 and 71 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and X70.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger WG-3 GPS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Portrait photography with Pentax X70
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography advice
Pentax X70 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (238 grams)
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Sports photography with Pentax X70
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography information
Pentax X70 Travel photography information
69
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography factors
Pentax X70 Landscape photography factors
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
35
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging advice
Pentax X70 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (238 grams)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Pentax X70
 Pentax WG-3 GPSPentax X70
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Pentax X70
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-07-19 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238g (0.52 lbs) 410g (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
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 240 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $200