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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Superseded the Pentax K-3
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax K-3 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the K-3 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the K-3 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Pentax K-3 II

 TG-830 iHS K-3 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 K-3 II TG-830 iHS 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2013Newer by 27 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax K-3 II

 TG-830 iHS K-3 II 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax K-3 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the K-3 II.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

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

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and K-3 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-830 iHS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-3 II will produce greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax K-3 II
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
79
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-3 II Sports photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (720 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-3 II Travel photography highlights
67
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
weather proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
not so great battery pack (720 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography features
Pentax K-3 II Landscape photography features
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (720 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Pentax K-3 II
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax K-3 II
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPentax K-3 II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Pentax K-3 II
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-01-08 2015-04-23
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1106
Other
Battery life 300 images 720 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at release $0 $829