Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
SH-3 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | August 2011 | More modern by 55 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
SH-3 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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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 |