Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax I-10

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Pentax I-10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was released 9 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-6 scores against the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 against the I-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and I-10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and I-10.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-6 will have an edge in sensor innovation.