Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax I-10

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax I-10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was brought out 5 years after the I-10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-860 grades versus the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-860 against the I-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-860 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 should have an advantage in sensor technology.