Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-3 II
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-3 II 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
- Announced April 2015
- Superseded the Olympus TG-3
- Replacement is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Released April 2015
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-3

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-3 II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

The TG-4 was unveiled at a similar time to the K-3 II and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-4 matches up vs the K-3 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Pentax K-3 II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Pentax K-3 II
TG-4 | K-3 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Olympus TG-4
K-3 II | TG-4 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax K-3 II
TG-4 | K-3 II | |||
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Released | April 2015 | ![]() | April 2015 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 II has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-3 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 vs the K-3 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and K-3 II is 90 and 59 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and K-3 II.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-4 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-3 II will give extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax K-3 II |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-04-13 | 2015-04-23 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Prime III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 8.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 720 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Cost at release | $379 | $829 |