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 AW130 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 AW130 has external dimensions of 110 x 66 x 27 mm (4.33 x 2.6 x 1.06″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Pentax WG-3 and the Nikon AW130. Nikon AW130 is 14mm narrower and 6mm thinner than Pentax WG-3 but it is also 2mm taller.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Pentax WG-3 and Nikon AW130.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Pentax WG-3 and Nikon AW130.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon AW130 is 9g lighter than the Pentax WG-3 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Pentax WG-3 and Nikon AW130'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.