Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax X70

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax X70, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was launched 6 years later than the X70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-860 scores against the X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Pentax X70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 has external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 versus the X70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and X70 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and X70.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-860 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.