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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax S1

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Announced August 2011
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax S1 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax S1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was announced 6 months later than the S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-810 scores against the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
 TG-810 S1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 S1 TG-810 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax S1

		

		

			
 TG-810 S1 
LaunchedAugust 2011March 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 compared to the S1.
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and S1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and S1.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to consider the release date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
33
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
35
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Street photography highlights
Pentax S1 Street photography highlights
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (220 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
39
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography features
Pentax S1 Travel photography features
64
 weather proofing
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery life (220 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
 MP count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
43
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery life (220 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
42
 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging features
Pentax S1 Vlogging features
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic port
28
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax S1
 Olympus TG-810Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-810 Pentax Optio S1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
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)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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
Battery form Battery Pack 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/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $428 $174