Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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.