Olympus VR-340 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VR-340 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VR-340 was introduced 18 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the VR-340 grades against the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-340 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-340 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-340 against the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-340 and WG-3 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-340 and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged VR-340 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.