Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax I-10

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax I-10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was introduced 7 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-5 matches up vs the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 versus the I-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and I-10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.