Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-3
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 & Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Pentax WG-3
SZ-11 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Olympus SZ-11
WG-3 | SZ-11 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 24 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax WG-3
SZ-11 | WG-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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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 |