Wg-20 vs WG-3!!!Which is better?

Zanzy · 05-15-2014, 10:39 AM

I'm going to buy a new camera and i'm looking for one of those amazing ones!Theyr price is 200€ but i don't know which is better!Any advise?

Tanzer · 05-15-2014, 11:37 AM

Assuming you were asking about the WG-20 and not the WG-2, the WG-20 is essentially the same as the WG-10, itself derived from the early WG-1. Both the WG-10 and WG-20 are special models sold only by Target stores in the US. They were made to a price point, to avoid direct competition with the WG-3, and now the WG-4.

There are minimal differences between the WG-3 and the WG-4, which should be mentioned in the review linked from the PF home page, but I haven't had a chance to read that. In any case, I would definitely pick the WG-3 model over the WG-20. It's hard to tell from a picture but if you hold both cameras side by side, and feel the difference in weight and size, you can tell right away that the WG-3 seems to have better build quality and was intended to be be the more "serious" camera.

Zanzy · 05-15-2014, 01:00 PM

Thank you for the answer!
Yes i was talking about wg-20 and wg-3 .....i want to know also if 200€ is a good price for the wg-3?Where i can find italian Official sellers?

Adam · 05-15-2014, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by Zanzy

I'm going to buy a new camera and i'm looking for one of those amazing ones!Theyr price is 200€ but i don't know which is better!Any advise?

The WG-3 is quite a bit better than the WG-20, which is the beginner model based on the WG-1 from 2011. Learn more here:

Ricoh (Pentax) WG-20 - Pentax Compact Digital Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications
Pentax WG-3 / WG-3 GPS - Pentax Compact Digital Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

Here's our in-depth review of the WG-3:
Pentax WG-3 GPS Review - Introduction - Pentax Camera Forums

And finally, a specs comparison of many of the current waterproof compacts out there (scroll down a little):
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Review - Conclusion - Pentax Camera Forums

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05-15-2014, 10:39 AM	#1
Zanzy New Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 5	Wg-20 vs WG-3!!!Which is better? I'm going to buy a new camera and i'm looking for one of those amazing ones!Theyr price is 200€ but i don't know which is better!Any advise?

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05-15-2014, 11:37 AM	#2
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Assuming you were asking about the WG-20 and not the WG-2, the WG-20 is essentially the same as the WG-10, itself derived from the early WG-1. Both the WG-10 and WG-20 are special models sold only by Target stores in the US. They were made to a price point, to avoid direct competition with the WG-3, and now the WG-4. There are minimal differences between the WG-3 and the WG-4, which should be mentioned in the review linked from the PF home page, but I haven't had a chance to read that. In any case, I would definitely pick the WG-3 model over the WG-20. It's hard to tell from a picture but if you hold both cameras side by side, and feel the difference in weight and size, you can tell right away that the WG-3 seems to have better build quality and was intended to be be the more "serious" camera.

05-15-2014, 01:00 PM	#3
Zanzy New Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Thank you for the answer! Yes i was talking about wg-20 and wg-3 .....i want to know also if 200€ is a good price for the wg-3?Where i can find italian Official sellers?

05-15-2014, 01:07 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by Zanzy I'm going to buy a new camera and i'm looking for one of those amazing ones!Theyr price is 200€ but i don't know which is better!Any advise? The WG-3 is quite a bit better than the WG-20, which is the beginner model based on the WG-1 from 2011. Learn more here: Ricoh (Pentax) WG-20 - Pentax Compact Digital Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications Pentax WG-3 / WG-3 GPS - Pentax Compact Digital Cameras - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications Here's our in-depth review of the WG-3: Pentax WG-3 GPS Review - Introduction - Pentax Camera Forums And finally, a specs comparison of many of the current waterproof compacts out there (scroll down a little): Ricoh WG-4 GPS Review - Conclusion - Pentax Camera Forums Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers: