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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 5 months earlier than the WG-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Pentax WG-10

 TG-830 iHS WG-10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 WG-10 TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax WG-10

 TG-830 iHS WG-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys physical 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) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the WG-10.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and WG-10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography information
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
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environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
45
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging details
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging details
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax WG-10
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Pentax WG-10
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-08 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 300 images 260 images
Battery type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $0