Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax Q
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax Q 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
- Introduced March 2014
- Successor is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Introduced June 2011
- Refreshed by Pentax Q10
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Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax Q, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-3 was unveiled 2 years after the Q which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-3 scores against the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Pentax Q
| TG-3 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2014 |  | June 2011 | Newer by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus TG-3
| Q | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax Q
| TG-3 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-3 vs the Q.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and Q is 90 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and Q.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern TG-3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Pentax Q | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Pentax Q |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-03-31 | 2011-06-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 47 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 189 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photos | 230 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $350 | $695 |