Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q10

Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax Q10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was manufactured 4 years after the Q10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-5 matches up versus the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-5 against the Q10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and Q10 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and Q10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer TG-5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.