Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-925
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2013
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe FE-4000 was brought out 5 years prior to the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-4000 scores against the WG-3 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
FE-4000 | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus FE-4000
WG-3 GPS | FE-4000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | July 2009 | More modern by 48 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
FE-4000 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 versus the WG-3 GPS.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and WG-3 GPS.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Also Known as | X-925 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 238 grams (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $130 | $350 |