Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 6 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the WG-3 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.