Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax K110D

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-870 versus Pentax K110D, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TG-870 was announced 9 years after the K110D which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-870 grades against the K110D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Pentax K110D. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-870 versus Pentax K110D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-870 against the K110D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and K110D is 91 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and K110D.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-870 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-870 will deliver extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer TG-870 will have an advantage in sensor technology.