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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was launched 16 months earlier than the WG-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Pentax WG-10

 TG-820 iHS WG-10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 WG-10 TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 16 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax WG-10

 TG-820 iHS WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the WG-10.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and WG-10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-10 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
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provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax WG-10
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Pentax WG-10
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-08 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,030 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $0