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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-5 versus Pentax RZ10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was announced 5 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-5 scores vs the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Pentax RZ10

					

					

						
 TG-5 RZ10 
ReleasedMay 2017July 2011Fresher by 71 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus TG-5

					

					

						
 RZ10 TG-5 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax RZ10

					

					

						
 TG-5 RZ10 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 has got outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-5 versus Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 against the RZ10.
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and RZ10 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and RZ10.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

						Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography info
39
 has manual focus
 supports face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (14MP)
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-5
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (250g)
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography info
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography info
46
 high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proof
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (178 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
68
 better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
 weather proofing
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than average (250g)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
66
 weather proof
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great zoom (280mm)
 no Timelapse function
 not so great battery pack (178 CIPA)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
57
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
43
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery pack (178 shots)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging information
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone jack
 more heavy than average (250 grams)
28
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone port
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus Tough TG-5Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-05-17 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 178 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $449 $200