Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax Q10
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 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
- Replaced the Olympus TG-3
- New Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax Q10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-4 was brought out 2 years after the Q10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-4 scores vs the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Pentax Q10
TG-4 | Q10 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | September 2012 | More modern by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus TG-4
Q10 | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax Q10
TG-4 | Q10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 features physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax Q10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 against the Q10.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and Q10 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and Q10.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax Q10 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-04-13 | 2012-09-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 270 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $379 | $350 |