Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched February 2015
- Successor is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
- Launched September 2008
- Older Model is Pentax K100D S

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K200D, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

The TG-860 was brought out 6 years later than the K200D and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-860 grades vs the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Pentax K200D
TG-860 | K200D | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | September 2008 | Fresher by 79 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus TG-860
K200D | TG-860 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K200D
TG-860 | K200D | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 against the K200D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and K200D is 91 and 61 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and K200D.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-860 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-860 will give greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer TG-860 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Pentax K200D |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2008-09-01 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lb) | 690 grams (1.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 561 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-50B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $279 | $600 |