Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K110D

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax K110D, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The TG-3 was introduced 7 years later than the K110D and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-3 matches up against the K110D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Pentax K110D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 compared to the K110D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and K110D is 90 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and K110D.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-3 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Olympus TG-3 will give you more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer TG-3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.