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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus TG-4
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-3 versus Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was launched 10 months after the WG-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-3 grades versus the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Pentax WG-10

 TG-3 WG-10 
LaunchedMarch 2014June 2013More modern by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus TG-3

 WG-10 TG-3 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax WG-10

 TG-3 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-3 versus Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-3 compared to the WG-10.

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and WG-10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and WG-10.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-3 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer TG-3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography info
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography details
Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography advice
74
great battery pack (330 shots)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
weather proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
56
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Pentax WG-10
 Olympus Tough TG-3Pentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Pentax WG-10
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-03-31 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 gr (0.54 pounds) 167 gr (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 photos 260 photos
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $0