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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Pentax Q7
(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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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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 TG-610 Q7 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 Q7 TG-610 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2011More modern by 31 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 TG-610 Q7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and Q7 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography advice
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
48
 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography information
Pentax Q7 Sports photography information
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (210 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
32
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 not so great battery pack (250 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography information
Pentax Q7 Travel photography information
64
 environment proofing
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 bad battery power (210 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
 lighter than competition in class (200g)
 flash built-in
 not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
 low resolution (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography details
43
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 bad battery power (210 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
55
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports RAW files
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
30
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone port
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no external mic support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Pentax Q7
 Olympus TG-610Pentax 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