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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Launched May 2012
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 13 months prior to the WG-10 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Pentax WG-10

          

          

            
 TG-1 iHS WG-10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

          

          

            
 WG-10 TG-1 iHS 
AnnouncedJune 2013May 2012Newer by 13 months
Manual focus  More precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax WG-10

          

          

            
 TG-1 iHS WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys external 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 WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the WG-10.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and WG-10.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

            Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

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

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography features
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 has face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 includes face detection focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography information
39
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery pack (350 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 max frames per second low (0.7 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
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 good battery pack (350 CIPA)
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
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 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography info
46
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 good battery pack (350 per charge)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 no manual mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
46
 manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone support
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax WG-10
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPentax WG-10
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Pentax WG-10
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-05-08 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 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 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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