Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax WG-10
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013
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On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-860 was launched 20 months later than the WG-10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-860 grades against the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Pentax WG-10
| TG-860 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | June 2013 | More recent by 20 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus TG-860
| WG-10 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax WG-10
| TG-860 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 comes with exterior 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 WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 compared to the WG-10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and WG-10.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-860 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Pentax WG-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Pentax WG-10 |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2013-06-21 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 0.7fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 1.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | 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 | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 224g (0.49 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | 260 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $279 | $0 |