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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

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
Photography Glossary

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