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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
Pentax WG-3
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was announced 5 years after the WG-3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-6 matches up versus the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
 TG-6 WG-3 
ReleasedMay 2019July 2013Newer by 72 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 WG-3 TG-6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
 TG-6 WG-3 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-6 versus the WG-3.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and WG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and WG-3.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography info
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 manual focus
 includes face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
Pentax WG-3 Street photography details
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
47
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery life (340 shots)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 weather proof
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography info
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 great battery life (340 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors in class (253g)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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 weather proof
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 terrible battery power (240 shots)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography advice
57
 manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 great battery life (340 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging info
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 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic socket
 heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
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 decently wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone support
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Pentax WG-3
 Olympus Tough TG-6Pentax WG-3
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Pentax WG-3
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2019-05-22 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $449 $300