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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 14 months earlier than the WG-3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the WG-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Pentax WG-3

 TG-1 iHS WG-3 
Screen resolution610k460kSharper screen (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 WG-3 TG-1 iHS 
AnnouncedJuly 2013May 2012More modern by 14 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax WG-3

 TG-1 iHS WG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the WG-3.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and WG-3.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography factors
27
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography details
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography details
68
great battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
46
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
36
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax WG-3
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPentax WG-3
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Pentax WG-3
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-05-08 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $300