Olympus SH-1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

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.

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.

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.

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.