Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax WG-3
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Announced February 2010
- Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2013

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SP-600 UZ was brought out 4 years before the WG-3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the WG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Pentax WG-3
SP-600 UZ | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
WG-3 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax WG-3
SP-600 UZ | WG-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Pentax WG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the WG-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and WG-3 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and WG-3.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Pentax WG-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 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 data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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 | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lbs) | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 124 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 |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $189 | $300 |