Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax 645D
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Announced April 2015
- Older Model is Olympus TG-3
- Renewed by Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Introduced March 2010
- Replacement is Pentax 645Z
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax 645D Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Pentax 645D, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-4 was released 5 years later than the 645D and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-4 grades against the 645D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Pentax 645D. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Pentax 645D
TG-4 | 645D | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | March 2010 | Fresher by 62 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Olympus TG-4
645D | TG-4 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax 645D
TG-4 | 645D | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-4 versus Pentax 645D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 compared to the 645D.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and 645D is 90 and 50 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and 645D.
All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-4 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax 645D will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax 645D |
Category | Waterproof | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2015-04-13 | 2010-03-10 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Prime II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 40MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7264 x 5440 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 6 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/125 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lb) | 1480 grams (3.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1262 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 800 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Launch pricing | $379 | $4,000 |