Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was announced 19 months later than the WG-3 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-860 scores versus the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys exterior 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 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-860 and the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The newer TG-860 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.