Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax X90

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax X90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was brought out 3 years later than the X90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-3 matches up against the X90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Pentax X90. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 offers external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 and Pentax X90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-3 and the X90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and X90 is 90 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and X90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-3 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.