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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • Introduced August 2011
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-810 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-810 grades against the WG-3 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

		

		

			
 TG-810 WG-3 GPS 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 WG-3 GPS TG-810 
LaunchedJuly 2013August 2011Newer by 23 months
Manual focus  Very exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

		

		

			
 TG-810 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-810 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 against the WG-3 GPS.
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and WG-3 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and WG-3 GPS.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography features
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 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Street photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography details
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than average (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (220 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (240 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
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 weather proofing
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery life (220 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 environment proofing
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 low battery life (240 shots)
 more heavy than average (238g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery life (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 environment proofing
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 low battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging details
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone support
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 rather wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone port
 more heavy than average (238 grams)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Olympus TG-810Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-810 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-16 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 238g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $428 $350