Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-3

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax K-3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 15 months earlier than the K-3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the K-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax K-3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features external dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax K-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the K-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and K-3 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and K-3.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-3 will offer you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.