Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax WG-3

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-870 and Pentax WG-3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-870 was introduced 2 years after the WG-3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-870 scores against the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 offers physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-870 versus the WG-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and WG-3.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-870 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.