Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2014
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
(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
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced July 2013
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Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the WG-3 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
| TG-850 iHS | WG-3 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | July 2013 | Newer by 7 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| WG-3 GPS | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax WG-3 GPS
| TG-850 iHS | WG-3 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the WG-3 GPS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and WG-3 GPS.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-850 iHS will have an edge in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography details
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (238g)
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Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
great battery power (330 CIPA)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
decently wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
decently wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (238g)
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2013-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) | 238 gr (0.52 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| 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 | 330 photos | 240 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $250 | $350 |