Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Pentax WG-3 GPS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the WG-3 GPS.

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
36.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica X-E (Typ 102) Review.

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Differences

Pentax WG-3 GPS advantages over Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Less expensive
$350 vs $1795 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Larger lens aperture
f/2.0 vs f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
More telephoto lens reach
100 mm vs 36 mm
Capture objects farther away
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
33 mm vs 51 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
239g vs 345g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
460k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 36 mm
Capture more of the scene
Bigger JPEG buffer
60 vs 8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Leica X-E (Typ 102) advantages over Pentax WG-3 GPS

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.79 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
30 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
12500 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Eye-catching, aggressive styling; Digital Microscope mode with 6 LED ring light; Improved ruggedness; Front-panel monochrome LCD readout; Can power up via inductive charging.
Struggles in low-light situations despite bright f/2 max lens aperture; So-so image and video quality; User interface has steep learning curve; Poor battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Pentax WG-3 GPS

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$229
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$1534
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Internal flash

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
More dots on screen

Compare Leica X-E (Typ 102) vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Compared to Leica X2

Pentax WG-3 GPS

Leica X2

$229
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$1499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Leica X2

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Leica X2

$1534
APS-C

$1499
APS-C

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Compared to Pentax WG-3

Pentax WG-3 GPS

Pentax WG-3

$229
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in GPS

$289
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Pentax WG-3

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Pentax WG-3

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$289
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

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Compared to Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Pentax WG-3 GPS

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

$229
1/2.3 inch

$380
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

Compare Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$380
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

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Compared to Ricoh WG-4

Pentax WG-3 GPS

Ricoh WG-4

$229
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

$330
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

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Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Ricoh WG-4

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

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