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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-870
Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Earlier Model is Pentax 645D
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-860 versus Pentax 645Z, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) use totally different sensor size.

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The TG-860 was unveiled 10 months later than the 645Z and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-860 scores versus the 645Z in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Pentax 645Z

 TG-860 645Z 
LaunchedFebruary 2015April 2014More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Olympus TG-860

 645Z TG-860 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax 645Z

 TG-860 645Z 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 versus the 645Z.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and 645Z is 91 and 49 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and 645Z.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-860 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax 645Z will result in extra detail having an extra 35MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger TG-860 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
88
has manual focus
MP count excellent (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-860
Street photography with Pentax 645Z
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
screen tilts
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
above average high ISO (204,800)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
71
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (650 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography information
Pentax 645Z Travel photography information
71
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
weather sealing
MP count excellent (51MP)
terrible battery power (650 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (1,550g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Landscape photography camera
47
fairly wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (204,800)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (650 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax 645Z as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
27
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (1,550g)
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Pentax 645Z
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Pentax 645Z
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Pentax 645Z
Type Waterproof Pro DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2014-04-15
Physical type Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII PRIME III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 51MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 6400 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 27
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 6
Crop factor 5.8 0.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224g (0.49 lbs) 1550g (3.42 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 101
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 4505
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 650 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots 1 Two
Pricing at launch $279 $5,024