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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Announced March 2010
  • New Model is Pentax 645Z
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax 645D Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax 645D, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-6 was brought out 9 years later than the 645D and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-6 scores versus the 645D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax 645D

 TG-6 645D 
AnnouncedMay 2019March 2010More recent by 112 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Olympus TG-6

 645D TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax 645D

 TG-6 645D 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 features physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-6 versus the 645D.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and 645D is 90 and 50 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and 645D.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-6 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax 645D will resolve extra detail having its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
Pentax 645D Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
77
focusing manually
fantastic MP (40 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography highlights
Pentax 645D Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (253g)
58
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
Pentax 645D Sports photography highlights
47
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
63
fantastic MP (40 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography details
Pentax 645D Travel photography details
68
better than average battery (340 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (253 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
55
weather sealing
fantastic MP (40MP)
terrible battery life (800 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
Pentax 645D Landscape photography advice
57
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
fantastic MP (40MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging advice
Pentax 645D Vlogging advice
34
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (253g)
9
can't record video
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Pentax 645D
 Olympus Tough TG-6Pentax 645D
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Pentax 645D
Class Waterproof Pro DSLR
Announced 2019-05-22 2010-03-10
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 40 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 7264 x 5440
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 6
Crop factor 5.8 0.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 grams (0.56 lb) 1480 grams (3.26 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1262
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 800 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC
Storage slots One Dual
Pricing at release $449 $4,000