Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 3 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with external measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and WG-3 GPS is 79 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.