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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was launched very close to the WG-3 GPS and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the WG-3 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

					

					

						
 TG-2 iHS WG-3 GPS 
Screen resolution610k460kCrisper screen (+150k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

					

					

						
 WG-3 GPS TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax WG-3 GPS

					

					

						
 TG-2 iHS WG-3 GPS 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the WG-3 GPS.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and WG-3 GPS.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

						Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
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 includes face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
41
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
59
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than competitors in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography details
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
45
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (240 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography highlights
68
 good battery (350 shots)
 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
69
 environment proof
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 bad battery life (240 shots)
 more heavy than competitors in class (238 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
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 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 bad battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging advice
36
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (238 grams)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Pentax WG-3 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-06-28 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech OLED Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 238g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $380 $350