Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7
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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
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus TG-610
| Q7 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |