Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-800 UZ was revealed 4 years before the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and WG-3 GPS is 69 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and WG-3 GPS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.