Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

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).

See the Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.