Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax X70
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax X70 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
- Revealed May 2019
- Replaced the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Announced March 2009
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In this article, we are matching up the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax X70, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-6 was manufactured 10 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-6 matches up vs the X70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Pentax X70. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax X70
| TG-6 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2019 |  | March 2009 | Fresher by 125 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Olympus TG-6
| X70 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax X70
| TG-6 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the X70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and X70 is 90 and 71 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and X70.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-6 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax X70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax X70 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2019-05-22 | 2009-03-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 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 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 9.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253g (0.56 pounds) | 410g (0.90 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
| 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 | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $449 | $200 |