Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Pentax WG-3 and Nikon S9300 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Pentax WG-3 has external dimensions of 124 x 64 x 33 mm (4.9 x 2.5 x 1.3″) and weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz) (including batteries). Nikon S9300 has external dimensions of 109 x 62 x 31 mm (4.29 x 2.44 x 1.22″) and weighs 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Pentax WG-3 and the Nikon S9300. Nikon S9300 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Pentax WG-3.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Pentax WG-3 and Nikon S9300.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Pentax WG-3 and Nikon S9300.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon S9300 is 15g lighter than the Pentax WG-3 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-3, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the S9300.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Pentax WG-3 and Nikon S9300's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.