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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • New Model is Olympus TG-6
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Pentax Q10

 TG-5 Q10 
RevealedMay 2017September 2012Newer by 57 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus TG-5

 Q10 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Pentax Q10

 TG-5 Q10 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (200 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
46
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
Pentax Q10 Travel photography details
68
good battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than others (200 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography features
57
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (200g)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Olympus TG-5 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Pentax Q10
 Olympus Tough TG-5Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Pentax Q10
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-05-17 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life 340 shots 270 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $449 $350