Clicky

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax Q10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The TG-2 iHS was revealed 10 months later than the Q10 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Pentax Q10

 TG-2 iHS Q10 
ReleasedJune 2013September 2012More recent by 10 months
Display resolution610k460kSharper display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Q10 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax Q10

 TG-2 iHS Q10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has outer dimensions 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 Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax Q10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the Q10.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and Q10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and Q10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer TG-2 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
27
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography info
Pentax Q10 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
Pentax Q10 Travel photography information
68
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (270 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography factors
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging factors
Pentax Q10 Vlogging factors
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax Q10
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPentax Q10
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Pentax Q10
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-06-28 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 610 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech OLED TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $350