Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-565UZ was announced 5 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the WG-3 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
SP-565UZ | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus SP-565UZ
WG-3 GPS | SP-565UZ | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 54 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax WG-3 GPS
SP-565UZ | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the WG-3 GPS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and WG-3 GPS is 72 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and WG-3 GPS.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) | 238 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 30 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 18.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 68 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $400 | $350 |