Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K110D
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K110D 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
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched May 2006

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K110D Overview
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.

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.

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K110D Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Pentax K110D
TG-3 | K110D | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | ![]() | May 2006 | Fresher by 96 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper display (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Olympus TG-3
K110D | TG-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax K110D
TG-3 | K110D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax K110D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax K110D Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Pentax K110D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Pentax K110D |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-03-31 | 2006-05-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lb) | 585g (1.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $1,000 |