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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was announced 2 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-3 grades against the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

		

		

			
 TG-3 WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedMarch 2014August 2011More recent by 32 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 WG-1 GPS TG-3 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

		

		

			
 TG-3 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-3 has external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-3 compared to the WG-1 GPS.
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and WG-1 GPS is 90 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and WG-1 GPS.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-3 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography info
37
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
35
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
54
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
47
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 great battery life (330 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
37
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography factors
74
 great battery life (330 CIPA)
 weather proof
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
56
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 weather proof
 great battery life (330 shots)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
42
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 environment proofing
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging highlights
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic support
 heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
25
 relatively wide (28mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus Tough TG-3Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-03-31 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT-LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form 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 feature    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $350