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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Pentax WG-3
(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
  • Launched July 2013
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was brought out 24 months before the WG-3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-11 matches up vs the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Pentax WG-3

 SZ-11 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Olympus SZ-11

 WG-3 SZ-11 
LaunchedJuly 2013July 2011Newer by 24 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax WG-3

 SZ-11 WG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax WG-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SZ-11 vs the WG-3.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and WG-3 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and WG-3.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography details
40
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax WG-3
 Olympus SZ-11Pentax WG-3
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SZ-11 Pentax WG-3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-27 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $253 $300