Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K10D
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(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
- Renewed by Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced December 2006
- Newer Model is Pentax K20D

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K10D Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-860 versus Pentax K10D, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

The TG-860 was brought out 8 years after the K10D which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-860 matches up vs the K10D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Pentax K10D
TG-860 | K10D | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | December 2006 | Newer by 100 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus TG-860
K10D | TG-860 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K10D
TG-860 | K10D | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-860 versus Pentax K10D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-860 against the K10D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and K10D is 91 and 59 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and K10D.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Olympus TG-860 will give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-860 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Pentax K10D |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2006-12-15 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | - |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lbs) | 793 grams (1.75 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 522 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $279 | $700 |