Olympus 7010 vs Pentax WG-3

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 7010 matches up against the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 7010 versus the WG-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and WG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and WG-3.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 7010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.