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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-870
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Replaced the Pentax K-1
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-860 versus Pentax K-1 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The TG-860 was introduced 4 years prior to the K-1 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-860 scores against the K-1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Pentax K-1 II

 TG-860 K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Olympus TG-860

 K-1 II TG-860 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2015Newer by 37 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K-1 II

 TG-860 K-1 II 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-860 versus Pentax K-1 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-860 and the K-1 II.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and K-1 II is 91 and 55 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and K-1 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will deliver extra detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-860 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography info
36
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
86
has manual focus
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Street photography highlights
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great high ISO (819,200)
heavier than competition (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography info
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography info
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
low battery power (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography features
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography features
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (21mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
environment proof
MP count amazing (36MP)
low battery power (670 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography information
48
relatively wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery power (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging details
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K-1 II
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2018-02-22
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 6400 819200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lb) 1010 gr (2.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 670 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $279 $1,737