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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP1 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
  • Released July 2013
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1s
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 5 years after the DP1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-3 GPS scores against the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sigma DP1

 WG-3 GPS DP1 
ReleasedJuly 2013May 2008Newer by 63 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 DP1 WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sigma DP1

 WG-3 GPS DP1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the DP1.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and DP1.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 GPS because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will offer greater detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 GPS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low MP (5MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Street photography with Sigma DP1
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (238 grams)
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (270g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Travel photography with Sigma DP1
69
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (238 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
63
lighter than competition (270g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
44
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging details
Sigma DP1 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (238g)
9
no video shooting
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sigma DP1
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSigma DP1
General Information
Make Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Sigma DP1
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-19 2008-05-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 gr (0.52 pounds) 270 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $566