Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K-3

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax K-3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 9 months prior to the K-3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the K-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Pentax K-3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax K-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the K-3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and K-3 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and K-3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-3 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.