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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-610 grades versus the WG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
 TG-610 WG-3 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 WG-3 TG-610 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
 TG-610 WG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 has outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-610 compared to the WG-3.
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and WG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and WG-3.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography info
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 MP count decent (14MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
45
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (240 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
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 environment proofing
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
 weather proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography information
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 environment proofing
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 weather proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging info
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone socket
36
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 missing mic support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Pentax WG-3
 Olympus TG-610Pentax WG-3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-610 Pentax WG-3
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-06 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 124 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 210 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $223 $300