Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax XG-1
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax XG-1 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
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Introduced July 2014
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax XG-1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-810 was introduced 3 years earlier than the XG-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-810 scores against the XG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax XG-1
| TG-810 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Olympus TG-810
| XG-1 | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2014 |  | August 2011 | More recent by 35 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax XG-1
| TG-810 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 features physical measurements 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 XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-810 against the XG-1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and XG-1 is 92 and 66 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and XG-1.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older TG-810 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Pentax XG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Pentax XG-1 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2014-07-15 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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) | 567 grams (1.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
| 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 shots | 240 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | LB-060 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $428 | $599 |