Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax Q, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 2 years after the Q which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has physical measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax Q has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the Q.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and Q is 91 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and Q.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-2 iHS provides an edge in sensor technology.