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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax XG-1 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Launched July 2014
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax XG-1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was brought out 4 years prior to the XG-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-610 matches up vs the XG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Pentax XG-1

 TG-610 XG-1 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Olympus TG-610

 XG-1 TG-610 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2011Newer by 42 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax XG-1

 TG-610 XG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 against the XG-1.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and XG-1 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and XG-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax XG-1 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography advice
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
Pentax XG-1 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
52
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1248mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (567g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography highlights
43
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Pentax XG-1
 Olympus TG-610Pentax XG-1
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-610 Pentax XG-1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-06 2014-07-15
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 190 grams (0.42 lb) 567 grams (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $223 $599