Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax WG-10

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.