Olympus 7000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was introduced 5 years prior to the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7000 grades against the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 has external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 7000 and the WG-3 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and WG-3 GPS.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.