Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W60
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W60 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
- Launched April 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
- Replacement is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2009

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W60 Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W60, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-4 was brought out 5 years after the W60 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-4 matches up vs the W60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Pentax W60
TG-4 | W60 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 71 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus TG-4
W60 | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax W60
TG-4 | W60 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 features exterior 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) while the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 vs the W60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and W60 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and W60.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer TG-4 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-04-13 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
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) | 165 grams (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI78 |
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 card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $379 | $300 |