Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-10
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013
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Its time to look much closer at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Tough-3000 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Tough-3000 grades versus the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are available at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Pentax WG-10
| Tough-3000 | WG-10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus Tough-3000
| WG-10 | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax WG-10
| Tough-3000 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 has 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) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Tough-3000 against the WG-10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and WG-10.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Pentax WG-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Pentax WG-10 |
| Otherwise known as | mju Tough 3000 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2013-06-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 0.7 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 1.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 grams (0.35 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | 260 photographs |
| Type 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 | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $0 | $0 |