Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D
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Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2016
- Older Model is Olympus TG-860
(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
- Revealed December 2006
- Replacement is Pentax K20D
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Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
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The TG-870 was announced 9 years after the K10D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-870 matches up against the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Pentax K10D
TG-870 | K10D | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | December 2006 | More modern by 111 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus TG-870
K10D | TG-870 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Pentax K10D
TG-870 | K10D | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-870 vs the K10D.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D size comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Pentax-K10D-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and K10D is 91 and 59 respectively.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Pentax-K10D-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and K10D.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-870 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus TG-870 will produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Pentax-K10D-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Pentax-K10D-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Pentax K10D |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2016-01-06 | 2006-12-15 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 lb) | 793g (1.75 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $280 | $700 |