Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax I-10
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax I-10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-1 iHS was introduced 2 years after the I-10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-1 iHS scores vs the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Pentax I-10
TG-1 iHS | I-10 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 28 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
I-10 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax I-10
TG-1 iHS | I-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the I-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and I-10.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-1 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-05-08 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 610k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI90B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $310 |