Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is relatively close but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 6 months before the DP2 Quattro and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS scores versus the DP2 Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively.