Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-3

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 18 months prior to the WG-3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the WG-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and WG-3 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and WG-3.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.