Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q10
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
56 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Olympus TG-5
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Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-6 versus Pentax Q10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-6 was introduced 6 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-6 matches up against the Q10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax Q10
| TG-6 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2019 |  | September 2012 | Fresher by 82 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus TG-6
| Q10 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax Q10
| TG-6 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outside 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 Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 and the Q10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and Q10 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and Q10.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-6 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax Q10 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2019-05-22 | 2012-09-10 |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 7.00 m |
| 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, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 253 gr (0.56 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photos | 270 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $449 | $350 |