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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS 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
  • Launched May 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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

		

		

			
 TG-6 WG-3 GPS 
LaunchedMay 2019July 2013Fresher by 72 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 WG-3 GPS TG-6 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 TG-6 WG-3 GPS 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography details
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 you can focus manually
 features face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Street photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (253g)
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
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 high fps (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
45
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
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 good battery (340 shots)
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than average in class (253g)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
 environment sealing
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 terrible battery pack (240 shots)
 heavier than competition in class (238g)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery (340 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 environment sealing
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone jack
 more heavy than average in class (253g)
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external mic support
 heavier than competition in class (238g)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Olympus Tough TG-6Pentax WG-3 GPS
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