Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 11 months after the Q so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Pentax Q. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the Q.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and Q is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and Q.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-1 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.