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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Launched June 2011
  • Successor is Pentax Q10
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax Q, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was introduced 8 years after the Q which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-6 scores vs the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax Q

 TG-6 Q 
LaunchedMay 2019June 2011Newer by 97 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus TG-6

 Q TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax Q

 TG-6 Q 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 has physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-6 compared to the Q.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q size comparison

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

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and Q.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger TG-6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
45
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography info
Pentax Q Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (253 grams)
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (180g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
47
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
57
lighter than competition (180g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (230 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q Landscape photography features
57
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than competition (253 grams)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (180g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Pentax Q
 Olympus Tough TG-6Pentax Q
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Pentax Q
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-05-22 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings 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, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253g (0.56 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 230 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $449 $695