Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax X70
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Introduced March 2009

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax X70 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-810 versus Pentax X70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-810 was manufactured 2 years after the X70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-810 matches up against the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax X70. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax X70
TG-810 | X70 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Olympus TG-810
X70 | TG-810 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax X70
TG-810 | X70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 provides outer 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) while the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Pentax X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-810 and the X70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and X70 is 92 and 71 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and X70.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern TG-810 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Pentax X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Pentax X70 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2009-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 410g (0.90 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $428 | $200 |