Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-3 II

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K-3 II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TG-860 was revealed 2 months prior to the K-3 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-860 matches up vs the K-3 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Pentax K-3 II. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K-3 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-860 compared to the K-3 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and K-3 II is 91 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and K-3 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-860 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-3 II will deliver more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.