Olympus VH-515 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-515 was introduced 11 months before the WG-3 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VH-515 grades vs the WG-3 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VH-515 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VH-515 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VH-515 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the VH-515 and the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-515 and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and WG-3 GPS.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older VH-515 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.