Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax RZ10
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax RZ10 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
- Successor is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax RZ10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-3 was launched 2 years later than the RZ10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-3 grades vs the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Pentax RZ10
TG-3 | RZ10 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | July 2011 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus TG-3
RZ10 | TG-3 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax RZ10
TG-3 | RZ10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 offers physical 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) while the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 compared to the RZ10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and RZ10 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and RZ10.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent TG-3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-03-31 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 shots | 178 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $350 | $200 |