Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-3

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was launched 17 months before the WG-3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the WG-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and WG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and WG-3.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.