Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS 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
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
TG-3 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | July 2013 | Fresher by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus TG-3
WG-3 GPS | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
TG-3 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The 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).
Examine the Olympus TG-3 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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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 |