Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2019
- Older 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
- Launched July 2013
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-6 was released 5 years later than the WG-3 GPS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-6 grades versus the WG-3 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
TG-6 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Launched | May 2019 | July 2013 | Fresher by 72 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus TG-6
WG-3 GPS | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
TG-6 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 has physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 against the WG-3 GPS.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and WG-3 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and WG-3 GPS.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2019-05-22 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 253 grams (0.56 lbs) | 238 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 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 | 340 shots | 240 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $449 | $350 |