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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax Q10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax Q10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was announced 4 months after the Q10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax Q10

 TG-630 iHS Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 Q10 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax Q10

 TG-630 iHS Q10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the Q10.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and Q10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and Q10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
27
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (200g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (220 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
lighter than others in class (200g)
flash built-in
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
39
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (220 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax Q10
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPentax Q10
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Pentax Q10
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-01-08 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life 220 photos 270 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $350