Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax Q10
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
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Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax Q10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-820 iHS was brought out 7 months earlier than the Q10 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Pentax Q10
| TG-820 iHS | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1030k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+570k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
| Q10 | TG-820 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 7 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax Q10
| TG-820 iHS | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the Q10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and Q10 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and Q10.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Olympus TG-820 iHS | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Pentax Q10 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-02-08 | 2012-09-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,030k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | 270 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $500 | $350 |