Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Launched February 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 8010 and Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 8010 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 8010 scores versus the WG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax WG-3
8010 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Olympus 8010
WG-3 | 8010 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax WG-3
8010 | WG-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 has got external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 8010 and Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 8010 and the WG-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and WG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and WG-3.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 8010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Pentax WG-3 |
Other name | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $300 |