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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax RZ10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 10 months after the RZ10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the RZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Pentax RZ10

 TG-1 iHS RZ10 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2011More modern by 10 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 RZ10 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax RZ10

 TG-1 iHS RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the RZ10.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and RZ10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and RZ10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-1 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography details
27
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (178 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
66
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (178 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
46
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (178 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-08 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 350 photos 178 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $200