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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

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

Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was launched 4 years after the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SH-3 matches up versus the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 SH-3 WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016August 2011More modern by 55 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 WG-1 GPS SH-3 
Manual focus More exact focusing

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

 SH-3 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

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

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-3 versus the WG-1 GPS.

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

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and WG-1 GPS is 88 and 93 respectively.

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

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

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SH-3 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography advice
44
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (271g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography advice
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography factors
74
great battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography info
55
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2016-02-08 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 11.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 260 images
Battery format 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
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $579 $350