Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax Q10

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax Q10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was introduced 13 months prior to the Q10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-810 scores against the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about 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) and the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 and the Q10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and Q10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and Q10.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-810 to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.