Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Q10

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Q10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced 4 months later than the Q10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax Q10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the Q10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and Q10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and Q10.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.