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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WG-10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-610 matches up against the WG-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Pentax WG-10

 TG-610 WG-10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus TG-610

 WG-10 TG-610 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax WG-10

 TG-610 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 features physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-610 compared to the WG-10.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and WG-10.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-610
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Pentax WG-10
 Olympus TG-610Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-610 Pentax WG-10
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-01-06 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $223 $0