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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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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).
Analyze the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
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 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
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 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