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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q7

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q7 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax Q10
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively close but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-2 iHS was launched within a month of the Q7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the Q7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS Q7 
Screen resolution610k460kClearer screen (+150k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 Q7 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS Q7 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the Q7.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and Q7 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and Q7.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging.
	
			Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography advice
27
 features face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
48
 manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 comes with face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Pentax Q7 Street photography features
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competitors in class (200g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Pentax Q7
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery (350 shots)
 slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
32
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with tracking focus
 max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 not so great battery life (250 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography info
Pentax Q7 Travel photography info
68
 good battery (350 per charge)
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 no Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
60
 lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
 flash built-in
 not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
46
 relatively wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
55
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 not so great battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
36
 relatively wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no external mic socket
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 missing mic support
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax Q7
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPentax Q7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Pentax Q7
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-06-28 2013-08-08
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology OLED TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash settings - P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 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 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 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type - SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $380 $480