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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
  • Revealed May 2012
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Pentax Q10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 4 months before the Q10 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the Q10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Pentax Q10

 TG-1 iHS Q10 
Screen resolution610k460kCrisper screen (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Q10 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax Q10

 TG-1 iHS Q10 
RevealedMay 2012September 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features outer measurements 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 Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the Q10.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and Q10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and Q10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography info
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
27
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography info
Pentax Q10 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (200g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (350 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography factors
Pentax Q10 Travel photography factors
68
good battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than others (200g)
built-in flash
low battery power (270 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
46
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
Pentax Q10 Vlogging information
36
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (200g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax Q10
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Pentax Q10
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-05-08 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 610k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 230g (0.51 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life 350 photos 270 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $350