Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-2
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![Olympus TG-610 front Olympus TG-610 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-610/Olympus-TG-610-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The TG-610 was released 13 months prior to the WG-2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-610 matches up versus the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Pentax WG-2
TG-610 | WG-2 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus TG-610
WG-2 | TG-610 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax WG-2
TG-610 | WG-2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 provides external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax WG-2 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)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-610 compared to the WG-2.
![Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-610-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-610-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and WG-2.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-610-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-610-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait 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-610 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lbs) | 192g (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | 260 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $223 | $350 |