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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Old Model is Pentax Q
  • Later Model is Pentax Q7
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Pentax Q10

 TG-4 Q10 
AnnouncedApril 2015September 2012More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus TG-4

 Q10 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax Q10

 TG-4 Q10 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and Q10 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography features
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography features
47
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Pentax Q10
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (200g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q10 Sports photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography details
Pentax Q10 Travel photography details
74
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
62
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
34
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (200g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus Tough TG-4Pentax Q10
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