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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(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
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-3 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was brought out 9 months later than the WG-3 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-3 scores versus the WG-3 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 TG-3 WG-3 GPS 
LaunchedMarch 2014July 2013Fresher by 9 months

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

 WG-3 GPS TG-3 
Manual focus More exact focusing

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

 TG-3 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

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

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 has got external measurements 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-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-3 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and WG-3 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

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

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

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and WG-3 GPS.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-3 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

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

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

Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
37
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-3
Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (247g)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (330 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography highlights
74
good battery (330 CIPA)
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (238g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography highlights
56
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery (330 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (247g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Olympus Tough TG-3Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-03-31 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 238g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $350