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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 5 months prior to the WG-10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS WG-10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 WG-10 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS WG-10 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the WG-10.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and WG-10.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
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 provides face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
39
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography details
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 slow frames per second (0.7 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
59
 weather proofing
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
 weather sealing
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography factors
39
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse mode
47
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging details
33
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone socket
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax WG-10
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Pentax WG-10
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-01-08 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $0