Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax E70
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released April 2015
- Superseded the Olympus TG-3
- New Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax E70 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax E70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-4 was released 6 years after the E70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-4 grades versus the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Pentax E70
TG-4 | E70 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 77 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+348k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus TG-4
E70 | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax E70
TG-4 | E70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 provides external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax E70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 versus the E70.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and E70 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and E70.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-04-13 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.4 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lb) | 175 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $379 | $140 |