Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-3

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus 7030 versus Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7030 matches up vs the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 7030 and the WG-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and WG-3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older 7030 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.