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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Launched April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched May 2006
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K110D Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-4 versus Pentax K110D, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The TG-4 was revealed 9 years later than the K110D and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-4 grades vs the K110D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Pentax K110D

 TG-4 K110D 
LaunchedApril 2015May 2006More recent by 109 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kCrisper display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Olympus TG-4

 K110D TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax K110D

 TG-4 K110D 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-4 versus Pentax K110D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 compared to the K110D.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and K110D is 90 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and K110D.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-4 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-4 will give more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography info
Pentax K110D Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
51
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography advice
Pentax K110D Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (380 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K110D Travel photography highlights
74
good battery (380 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (247g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
45
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography features
Pentax K110D Landscape photography features
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (380 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
Pentax K110D Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (247g)
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Pentax K110D
 Olympus Tough TG-4Pentax K110D
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Pentax K110D
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-04-13 2006-05-22
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 247g (0.54 lbs) 585g (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $379 $1,000