Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax WG-3

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 3 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ-30MR grades against the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR & Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR against the WG-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and WG-3 is 89 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and WG-3.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.