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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was released 3 years prior to the WG-2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Tough-3000 scores against the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Pentax WG-2

 Tough-3000 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 WG-2 Tough-3000 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax WG-2

 Tough-3000 WG-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Tough-3000 compared to the WG-2.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and WG-2 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Tough-3000 and WG-2.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography advice
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
61
weather proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography features
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
30
decently wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax WG-2
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Pentax Optio WG-2
Also called as mju Tough 3000 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $350