Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced July 2013

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SP-620 UZ was released 18 months before the WG-3 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the WG-3 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
SP-620 UZ | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
WG-3 GPS | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax WG-3 GPS
SP-620 UZ | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and WG-3 GPS is 78 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and WG-3 GPS.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 pounds) | 238 gr (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $199 | $350 |