Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-10

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was introduced 22 months earlier than the WG-10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-810 scores vs the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 comes with 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) while the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-810 vs the WG-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and WG-10.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-810 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.