Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-10
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-10 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
- Revealed April 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
- Successor is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-4 was brought out 23 months after the WG-10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-4 matches up against the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Pentax WG-10
TG-4 | WG-10 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | ![]() | June 2013 | Newer by 23 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus TG-4
WG-10 | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax WG-10
TG-4 | WG-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 provides external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-4 vs the WG-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and WG-10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and WG-10.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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


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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax WG-10 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2015-04-13 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect 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) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 0.7fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 1.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | 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/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $379 | $0 |