Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax WG-3

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 17 months before the WG-3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the WG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has external measurements 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 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the WG-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and WG-3 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and WG-3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind in sensor tech.