Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced July 2013
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Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus 6000 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 6000 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 6000 matches up vs the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
| 6000 | WG-3 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus 6000
| WG-3 GPS | 6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2013 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 49 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
| 6000 | WG-3 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 has exterior 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 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 6000 versus the WG-3 GPS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and WG-3 GPS.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
| Also referred to as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2013-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| 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 | 1/4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lb) | 238 gr (0.52 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 240 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $259 | $350 |