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

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").

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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
SH-1 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | ![]() | July 2013 | More 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 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
SH-1 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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.

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Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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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 |