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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Introduced June 2013
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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured within a month of the WG-10 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the WG-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS WG-10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 WG-10 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS WG-10 
IntroducedJune 2013June 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got external 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) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the WG-10.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and WG-10.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
27
 features face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
39
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography details
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 max fps low (0.7 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
68
 better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 missing Time Lapse function
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
71
 weather proof
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography features
46
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 better than average battery power (350 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
47
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 weather proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
36
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic port
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax WG-10
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Pentax WG-10
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-28 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology OLED Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 1.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $380 $0