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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was launched 6 years after the WG-10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-6 matches up versus the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
 TG-6 WG-10 
RevealedMay 2019June 2013Newer by 73 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 WG-10 TG-6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax WG-10

		

		

			
 TG-6 WG-10 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 comes with external 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 WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax WG-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the WG-10.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and WG-10 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and WG-10.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-10 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
40
 manual focus
 has face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
39
 has manual focus
 good MP (14MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 heavier than others in class (253g)
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography highlights
47
 fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 great battery pack (340 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
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 great battery pack (340 CIPA)
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than others in class (253 grams)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
71
 weather proof
 good MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography information
57
 manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 great battery pack (340 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
47
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 weather proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
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 quite wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 missing external mic socket
 heavier than others in class (253g)
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic support
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Pentax WG-10
 Olympus Tough TG-6Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Pentax WG-10
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2019-05-22 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch 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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 253 gr (0.56 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $449 $0