Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-S2
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-S2 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
- Released March 2014
- Later Model is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Released February 2015
- Superseded the Pentax K-S1
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-S2, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty close but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-3 was manufactured 10 months prior to the K-S2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-3 scores against the K-S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Pentax K-S2
TG-3 | K-S2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Olympus TG-3
K-S2 | TG-3 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | March 2014 | More recent by 10 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax K-S2
TG-3 | K-S2 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-S2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-3 and the K-S2.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and K-S2 is 90 and 64 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and K-S2.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-3 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-S2 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TG-3 will be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Pentax K-S2 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2014-03-31 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 pounds) | 678g (1.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 410 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $350 | $581 |