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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K10D 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
  • Released May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Newer Model is Pentax K20D
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-6 versus Pentax K10D, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is very similar but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-6 was introduced 12 years after the K10D which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-6 grades against the K10D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax K10D

 TG-6 K10D 
IntroducedMay 2019December 2006More modern by 152 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kCrisper display (+830k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus TG-6

 K10D TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax K10D

 TG-6 K10D 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-6 versus Pentax K10D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-6 vs the K10D.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and K10D is 90 and 59 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and K10D.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-6 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger TG-6 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K10D Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
52
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (253g)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
Pentax K10D Sports photography details
47
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K10D Travel photography highlights
68
great battery life (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (253 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
49
environment proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography information
Pentax K10D Landscape photography information
57
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging info
Pentax K10D Vlogging info
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decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (253 grams)
9
no video
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Pentax K10D
 Olympus Tough TG-6Pentax K10D
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Pentax K10D
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-05-22 2006-12-15
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 253 grams (0.56 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $449 $700