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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Later Model is Pentax KF
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 versus Pentax K-70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The TG-810 was introduced 5 years before the K-70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-810 matches up versus the K-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax K-70

 TG-810 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Olympus TG-810

 K-70 TG-810 
IntroducedJune 2016August 2011Newer by 58 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax K-70

 TG-810 K-70 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-810 compared to the K-70.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and K-70 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and K-70.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-70 will render greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography info
Pentax K-70 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competitors in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-70 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
low battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
environment proofing
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery (410 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography features
43
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
low battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-70 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
71
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (688 grams)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax K-70
 Olympus TG-810Pentax K-70
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-810 Pentax K-70
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-08-16 2016-06-08
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 688g (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
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 220 photos 410 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Retail price $428 $649