Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax Q
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37 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Released June 2011
- Newer Model is Pentax Q10
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On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax Q, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-810 was announced 2 months later than the Q so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-810 scores versus the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax Q Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 & Pentax Q. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax Q
| TG-810 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus TG-810
| Q | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax Q
| TG-810 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2011 |  | June 2011 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 against the Q.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and Q is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and Q.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Pentax Q | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Pentax Q |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2011-06-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 180 gr (0.40 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 47 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 189 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | 230 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $428 | $695 |
