Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q10
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 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
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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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 & Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Pentax Q10
TG-610 | Q10 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus TG-610
Q10 | TG-610 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax Q10
TG-610 | Q10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Examine the Olympus TG-610 versus Pentax Q10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Pentax Q10 | |
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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 |