Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-1

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was announced 13 months earlier than the WG-1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Tough-3000 matches up versus the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Tough-3000 and the WG-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and WG-1.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.