Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax I-10
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax I-10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-3 was released 4 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-3 scores versus the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Pentax I-10
TG-3 | I-10 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 51 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus TG-3
I-10 | TG-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax I-10
TG-3 | I-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 compared to the I-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and I-10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and I-10.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent TG-3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-03-31 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 153 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $350 | $310 |