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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax I-10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-4 was manufactured 5 years after the I-10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-4 matches up versus the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Pentax I-10

 TG-4 I-10 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2010Newer by 64 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus TG-4

 I-10 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax I-10

 TG-4 I-10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 has got external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax I-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 versus the I-10.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and I-10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and I-10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger TG-4 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography features
Pentax I-10 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography advice
Pentax I-10 Sports photography advice
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery life (380 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
62
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus Tough TG-4Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-04-13 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Prime
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $379 $310