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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q7

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q7 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 Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q10
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Pentax Q7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is very similar but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-1 iHS was released 15 months before the Q7 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the Q7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Pentax Q7

 TG-1 iHS Q7 
Display resolution610k460kSharper display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 Q7 TG-1 iHS 
RevealedAugust 2013May 2012More modern by 15 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax Q7

 TG-1 iHS Q7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got exterior dimensions 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 Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Pentax Q7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the Q7.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and Q7 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and Q7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS contains the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography information
27
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Pentax Q7
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
Pentax Q7 Travel photography advice
68
great battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competition (200g)
flash built-in
not so great battery (250 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
46
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
Pentax Q7 Vlogging information
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax Q7
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPentax Q7
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Pentax Q7
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-05-08 2013-08-08
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash settings - P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
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 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 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $399 $480