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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was announced 9 months after the WG-3 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SH-1 matches up vs the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 SH-1 WG-3 GPS 
LaunchedMarch 2014July 2013More modern by 9 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus SH-1

 WG-3 GPS SH-1 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 SH-1 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and WG-3 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and WG-3 GPS.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SH-1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography info
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others in class (271g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-1
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than others in class (271g)
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than average (238g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
49
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging factors
37
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
lighter than others in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (238 grams)
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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-03-31 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 238 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $349 $350