Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed April 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
- New Model is Olympus TG-5
(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
- Revealed July 2013
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-4 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-4 was announced 22 months later than the WG-3 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-4 scores vs the WG-3 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
TG-4 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | July 2013 | More recent by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus TG-4
WG-3 GPS | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
TG-4 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-4 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-4 vs the WG-3 GPS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and WG-3 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and WG-3 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images but you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-4 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2015-04-13 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 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 files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 238g (0.52 lbs) |
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 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 | 380 photos | 240 photos |
Battery type | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $379 | $350 |