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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 SP-565UZ WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 WG-3 GPS SP-565UZ 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 SP-565UZ WG-3 GPS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography info
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 per charge)
heavier than average (238g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (238 grams)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Olympus SP-565UZPentax WG-3 GPS
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