Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-3

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus SH-3 versus Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was introduced 2 years after the WG-3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SH-3 matches up versus the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-3 versus Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-3 versus the WG-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and WG-3 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and WG-3.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-3 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.