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Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma fp

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Revealed July 2013
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma fp Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Pentax WG-3 versus Sigma fp, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the WG-3 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The WG-3 was released 7 years prior to the fp and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-3 matches up versus the fp with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Sigma fp

 WG-3 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Pentax WG-3

 fp WG-3 
ReleasedJuly 2019July 2013Fresher by 72 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Sigma fp

 WG-3 fp 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 versus Sigma fp in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 vs the fp.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and fp is 90 and 84 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and fp.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older WG-3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography info
Sigma fp Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3
Street photography with Sigma fp
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography details
Sigma fp Travel photography details
72
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
weather sealing
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging advice
Sigma fp Vlogging advice
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
37
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Pentax WG-3 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Sigma fp
 Pentax WG-3Sigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sigma
Model type Pentax WG-3 Sigma fp
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-07-19 2019-07-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 422 grams (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $2,050