Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7
93 Imaging
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37 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Launched August 2013
- Old Model is Pentax Q10
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively close but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-610 was introduced 3 years earlier than the Q7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-610 scores against the Q7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 & Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Pentax Q7
TG-610 | Q7 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus TG-610
Q7 | TG-610 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 31 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax Q7
TG-610 | Q7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 comes with outside 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) while the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 against the Q7.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and Q7 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and Q7.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-610 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-610 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus TG-610 | Pentax Q7 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2013-08-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
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 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $223 | $480 |