Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K-1 II

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K-1 II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The TG-870 was unveiled 3 years prior to the K-1 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-870 matches up versus the K-1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K-1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-870 and the K-1 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and K-1 II is 91 and 55 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and K-1 II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-870 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K-1 II will provide greater detail having an extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older TG-870 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.