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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(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
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The TG-6 was launched 5 years later than the Q7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-6 grades against the Q7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 TG-6 Q7 
LaunchedMay 2019August 2013More recent by 71 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 Q7 TG-6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 TG-6 Q7 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 vs the Q7.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and Q7 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and Q7.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TG-6 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher TG-6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography factors
40
 has manual focus
 provides face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
48
 you can focus manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 offers face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (253 grams)
69
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than others (200 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q7 Sports photography factors
47
 high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
32
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 bad battery power (250 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
68
 good battery pack (340 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition (253g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
60
 lighter than others (200g)
 flash built-in
 bad battery power (250 shots)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
57
 has manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (340 CIPA)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
55
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW formats
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 bad battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging info
Pentax Q7 Vlogging info
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (253g)
35
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (200g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Pentax Q7
 Olympus Tough TG-6Pentax Q7
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Pentax Q7
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-05-22 2013-08-08
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Physical 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 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 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $449 $480