Olympus 8000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus 8000 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was announced 5 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 8000 grades against the WG-3 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 8000 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 8000 against the WG-3 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 8000 and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and WG-3 GPS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.