Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-3

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus 6000 and Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was revealed 5 years before the WG-3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 6000 scores against the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 provides external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6000 and Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 6000 vs the WG-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and WG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and WG-3.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.