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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced 6 months earlier than the WG-3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the WG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 TG-830 iHS WG-3 

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

 WG-3 TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually More accurate focus

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

 TG-830 iHS WG-3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features external dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the WG-3.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

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

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and WG-3.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography information
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography information
67
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography info
45
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax WG-3
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPentax WG-3
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Pentax WG-3
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-08 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 124 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 300 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $300