Pentax WG-3

543 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (223)
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portability (96)
image quality (95)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 543 reviews of Pentax WG-3. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviews about the durability and image quality are generally positive. The portability and performance also get good comments. Reviews about the energy efficiency and storage are different, while there are some negative views about the shutter.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax WG-3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pentax WG-3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 44 user reviews of Pentax WG-3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the durability and performance. The image quality and portability are also mentioned favorably. Opinions about the water proof and shutter are different. Many are critical about the energy efficiency.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Pentax WG-3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 337 user reviews of Pentax WG-3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the image quality and performance. The portability and durability are also appreciated. There are some mixed opinions about the storage and battery. There are some critical opinions about the energy efficiency and reliability.

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77% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Pentax WG-3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of Pentax WG-3 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Views about the image quality and durability are generally positive. The design and performance are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the battery, and there are mixed comments on the low light performance and reliability.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Pentax WG-3 Review

Pentax WG-3 Review – The Pentax WG-3 features an eye-catching design which makes it stand out from the crowd. Find out whether it has the substance to match this style in the full What Digital...

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : ePHOTOzine (ephotozine.com)

Pentax WG-3 GPS Review

The Pentax WG-3 is a new outdoors camera, released in January 2013. The latest model is waterproof down to 14m and features a lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. The GPS model is available in purple and green for £325, the non-GPS version is...

Ideal camera body for using in extreme weather conditions, 1cm minimum focusing distance, Full 1080p HD video recording, Fast f/2.0 lens, Waterproof to 14m, LED macro lights, HDR mode, Good range of digital filters for editing photos

Noise effects image quality from ISO 200 upwards, Detail isn't too good, Only 4x optical zoom

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dpreview.com)

Pentax WG-3 GPS

Pentax has a long history of making rugged cameras. Its WG-3 series - which comes in standard and GPS flavors - is Pentax's fifteenth generation waterproof model. The WG-3 may have a unusual, almost playful design, but there's no doubt that it's as...

The WG-3 and WG-3 GPS are the fifteenth generation Pentax waterproof cameras, and quite a bit has changed over the years. The dull design of earlier models has been replaced by a curvier body with colors that stand out. Lenses have gone from slow to...

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Pentax WG-3 GPS

The compact Pentax WG-3 GPS is rugged, waterproof, and packs a fast lens. Its design is striking, but its images show quite a bit of noise at higher ISO settings.

Sharp lens. Wide aperture. Short shutter lag. GPS. Inductive charging. Waterproof to 45 feet. Macro LED lighting. Unique design.

Noisy images. Slow to start and shoot. No dedicated battery charger.

Performance and Conclusions The WG-3 starts and captures an in-focus shot in about 2.5 seconds, can fire off shots continuously with 0.7 second between each photo, and records a 0.2-second shutter lag. The Canon D20 is faster to operate—it starts and...

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Pentax Optio WG-3 Review

The Pentax Optio WG-3 is a waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant compact camera which can be used at a depth of up to 14 metres and can withstand a drop of 2 metres, cold to -10°C and a weight up to 100kg. The WG-3 features a 16 megapixel...

The WG-3 is the 15th generation of Pentax's ruggedized camera range, and it certainly shows. This is a solid product in more ways than one, both in terms of its build quality, ability to withstand most things that you could subject it to, and all-round...

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : TJ Donegan (reviewed.com)

Pentax WG-3

The Pentax WG-3 looks to improve on the so-so image quality of last year's model, but without much success.

We had high hopes for the Pentax WG-3 when we first laid hands on it at CES this past January. An f/2 lens, a backside-illuminated image sensor, and sensor-shift shake reduction all seemed to point toward a waterproof camera with images that could...

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Pentax WG-3

big screen, waterproof, good quality, light and compact, rugged

no raw feature. only jpegs. strap not ideal for some uses

Aug, 2013

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Pentax WG-3

- wide and bright lens 25mm, f2.0 - waterproof and shockproof - great macro features including 6 LED ring light - great slow motion video and time laps - GPS - separate display with clock - double lock - power button green LED light helps when screen...

- short battery life - lack of 3:2 aspect ratio (available 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9) - no RAW - no Wi-Fi - no lens cover and display screen protection - even though you can charge battery using regular USB charger, the camera USB input is not a standard mini...

Jul, 2013

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Pentax WG-3

wide and bright lens 25mm, f2.0 ; waterproof and shockproof ; great macro features including 6 LED ring light ; great slow motion video and time laps ; GPS ; separate display with clock ; double lock ; power button green LED light helps when screen is...

short battery life ; lack of 3:2 aspect ratio (available 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9) ; no RAW ; no Wi-Fi ; no lens cover and display screen protection ; even though you can charge battery using regular USB charger, the camera USB input is not a standard mini...

May, 2013

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Consumer review (beachcamera.com)

WG-3 16MP White Waterproof Camera

This is a great camera to take everywhere and not worry about it. Beach, hiking, skiing, snorkeling (40 feet), bike riding, even a crowded venue where it might get knocked around. As for the kit that comes with it don't bother, if you want the items...

Feels sturdy ; Nice pictures ; Rugged ; You Don't Worry About It

Buy The Items Seperatly ; Shutter Button Hard Press ; The Kit Is Cheep ; Zoom Noise During Vidio

Jan, 2014

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