Olympus 7030 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus 7030 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The 7030 was announced 4 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 7030 grades versus the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Olympus 7030 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 7030 and the WG-3 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.