Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-1

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-3 versus Pentax K-1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-3 was announced 22 months earlier than the K-1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-3 matches up vs the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 provides outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-3 versus Pentax K-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 against the K-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and K-1 is 90 and 55 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and K-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-3 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-1 will show greater detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TG-3 will be behind in sensor tech.