Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was released 2 years after the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SH-3 grades vs the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys external dimensions 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-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-3 against the WG-3 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and WG-3 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.