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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

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
27
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
39
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
61
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
40
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
44
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
68
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
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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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
47
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
36
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
30
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
Retail cost $399 $0