Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-3
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(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
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2013
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The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-810 versus Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-810 was brought out 23 months earlier than the WG-3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-810 grades vs the WG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax WG-3
| TG-810 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Olympus TG-810
| WG-3 | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2013 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax WG-3
| TG-810 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst 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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Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and WG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and WG-3.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Pentax WG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus TG-810 | Pentax WG-3 |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-08-16 | 2013-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | 240 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $428 | $300 |