Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K-3 II

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K-3 II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 22 months before the K-3 II which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the K-3 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Pentax K-3 II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features outer dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 II has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the K-3 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and K-3 II is 91 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and K-3 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-2 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will give you more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.