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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax I-10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was introduced 19 months later than the I-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-810 scores against the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 TG-810 I-10 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 I-10 TG-810 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 TG-810 I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 vs the I-10.
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and I-10.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-810 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern TG-810 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
33
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
27
 has manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-810
Street photography with Pentax I-10
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
31
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
64
 weather sealing
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery power (220 per charge)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 MP count low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography information
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 not so great battery power (220 shots)
 missing Time Lapse mode
36
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic socket
28
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus TG-810Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-810 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $428 $310