Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-11 was launched 24 months before the WG-3 GPS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-11 scores vs the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 against the WG-3 GPS.

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

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.