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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

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
65
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
57
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
34
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