Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax RZ10

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax RZ10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was launched 7 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-6 grades against the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 has got external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 versus the RZ10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and RZ10 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.