Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-1
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Successor is Pentax K-1 II

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Pentax K-1
TG-3 | K-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus TG-3
K-1 | TG-3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | March 2014 | More modern by 22 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax K-1
TG-3 | K-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Pentax K-1 |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-03-31 | 2016-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 4.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lb) | 1010 grams (2.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 760 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Cost at release | $350 | $1,499 |