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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was launched 4 years later than the WG-2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SH-3 grades versus the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Pentax WG-2

 SH-3 WG-2 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2012Fresher by 49 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus SH-3

 WG-2 SH-3 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax WG-2

 SH-3 WG-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 has outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SH-3 vs the WG-2.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and WG-2 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and WG-2.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SH-3 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography features
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography advice
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
comes with touch focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography highlights
55
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
30
really wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic support
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2016-02-08 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 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) 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 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), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 260 photos
Form 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 recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $579 $350