Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K-3 II

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K-3 II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 3 years before the K-3 II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the K-3 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Pentax K-3 II. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K-3 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the K-3 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and K-3 II is 91 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and K-3 II.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-3 II will give you extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.