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 GPS and Canon D30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Pentax WG-3 GPS has external dimensions of 125 x 64 x 33 mm (4.9 x 2.5 x 1.3″) and weighs 238 g (0.52 lb / 8.40 oz) (including batteries). Canon D30 has external dimensions of 109 x 68 x 28 mm (4.29 x 2.68 x 1.1″) and weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and the Canon D30. Canon D30 is 16mm narrower and 5mm thinner than Pentax WG-3 GPS but it is also 4mm taller.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Canon D30.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Pentax WG-3 GPS and Canon D30.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon D30 is 20g lighter than the Pentax WG-3 GPS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Pentax WG-3 GPS and Canon D30'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.