Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax WG-3

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was introduced 18 months prior to the WG-3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the VR-340 grades vs the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VR-340 and Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus VR-340 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VR-340 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the VR-340 versus the WG-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-340 and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-340 and WG-3.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The older VR-340 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.