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Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Let's look much closer at the Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sigma. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very well matched but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The WG-3 was introduced 6 months prior to the DP2 Quattro so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-3 grades versus the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 WG-3 DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Pentax WG-3

 DP2 Quattro WG-3 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 WG-3 DP2 Quattro 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2014Similar generation
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

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

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography features
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography advice
72
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
53
MP count decent (20MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography factors
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
59
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging details
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
9
no video recording
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Pentax WG-3Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax WG-3 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-19 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TRUE III engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 45mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 395 gr (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $931