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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K10D 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
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-870
Pentax K10D
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Pentax K10D

 TG-860 K10D 
IntroducedFebruary 2015December 2006Newer by 100 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus TG-860

 K10D TG-860 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K10D

 TG-860 K10D 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-860
Portrait photography with Pentax K10D
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography information
Pentax K10D Street photography information
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography advice
Pentax K10D Travel photography advice
71
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography features
Pentax K10D Landscape photography features
47
fairly wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging info
Pentax K10D Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
9
no video recording
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K10D
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Pentax K10D
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