Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax Q

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax Q, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was launched 8 months later than the Q so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-820 iHS scores against the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax Q. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS offers external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax Q in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the Q.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and Q is 92 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and Q.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-820 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.