Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax XG-1
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2019
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Released July 2014
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Below is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax XG-1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-6 was manufactured 4 years later than the XG-1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-6 scores vs the XG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax XG-1
| TG-6 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2019 |  | July 2014 | More recent by 60 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Olympus TG-6
| XG-1 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax XG-1
| TG-6 | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 has 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 XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-6 compared to the XG-1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and XG-1 is 90 and 66 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and XG-1.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax XG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax XG-1 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2019-05-22 | 2014-07-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253g (0.56 lb) | 567g (1.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
| 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 | 240 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | LB-060 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $449 | $599 |