Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax WG-3

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was manufactured 19 months after the WG-3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-860 matches up vs the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-860 against the WG-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and WG-3.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-860 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.