Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-01

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-01, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly close but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The TG-3 was released 23 months after the K-01 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-3 matches up against the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-3 and the K-01.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and K-01 is 90 and 76 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and K-01.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The TG-3 includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher TG-3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.