Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax P70
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2019
- Older Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced March 2009
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On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax P70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-6 was manufactured 10 years after the P70 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-6 scores against the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax P70
| TG-6 | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2019 |  | March 2009 | More modern by 125 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Olympus TG-6
| P70 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax P70
| TG-6 | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 and the P70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and P70 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and P70.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should take the age of the products into consideration. The younger TG-6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax Optio P70 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2019-05-22 | 2009-03-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253 grams (0.56 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $449 | $200 |