Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was brought out 18 months prior to the WG-3 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ-12 grades vs the WG-3 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-12 provides exterior dimensions 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 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-12 versus the WG-3 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and WG-3 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SZ-12 will be behind in sensor technology.