Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WG-3
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013
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Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe XZ-10 was released 5 months prior to the WG-3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the XZ-10 grades versus the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Pentax WG-3
| XZ-10 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Olympus XZ-10
| WG-3 | XZ-10 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax WG-3
| XZ-10 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | July 2013 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the XZ-10 and the WG-3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and WG-3.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Pentax WG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Pentax WG-3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2013-01-30 | 2013-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 221g (0.49 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 124 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 shots | 240 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $428 | $300 |