Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K-500

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and Pentax K-500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The TG-870 was manufactured 2 years after the K-500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-870 matches up vs the K-500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-870 and Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 vs the K-500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and K-500 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and K-500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The TG-870 has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF tougher. The fresher TG-870 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.