Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K100D

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K100D, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-860 was launched 8 years after the K100D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-860 matches up against the K100D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Pentax K100D. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K100D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-860 and the K100D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and K100D is 91 and 64 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and K100D.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-860 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer TG-860 should have an edge in sensor tech.