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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Olympus TG-810 versus Pentax RZ10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-810 was announced at a similar time to the RZ10 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-810 matches up vs the RZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax RZ10

 TG-810 RZ10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus TG-810

 RZ10 TG-810 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax RZ10

 TG-810 RZ10 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 versus the RZ10.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and RZ10.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography details
Pentax RZ10 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography details
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (178 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography info
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography info
64
weather proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (178 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography details
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (178 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus TG-810Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-810 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 178 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $428 $200