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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-610 versus Pentax Q10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the Q10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-610 matches up versus the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Pentax Q10

 TG-610 Q10 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus TG-610

 Q10 TG-610 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax Q10

 TG-610 Q10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-610 versus the Q10.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and Q10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography details
Pentax Q10 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
Pentax Q10 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (210 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
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rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging details
Pentax Q10 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus TG-610Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-610 Pentax Q10
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-06 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 270 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $223 $350