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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was revealed 4 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SH-3 scores versus the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 SH-3 WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2012More recent by 49 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 WG-2 GPS SH-3 
Manually focus More precise focus

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

 SH-3 WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-3 versus the WG-2 GPS.

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

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and WG-2 GPS is 88 and 91 respectively.

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

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-3 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
44
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-3
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
74
good battery (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (271g)
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography information
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2016-02-08 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lbs) 198g (0.44 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 images 260 images
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 media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $579 $300