Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax ist DL2
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Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched January 2016
- Superseded the Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Released January 2006
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Below, we are looking at the Olympus TG-870 and Pentax ist DL2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-870 was launched 10 years later than the ist DL2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-870 scores against the ist DL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Pentax ist DL2
| TG-870 | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2016 |  | January 2006 | More recent by 122 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 210k | Crisper display (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus TG-870
| ist DL2 | TG-870 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Pentax ist DL2
| TG-870 | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-870 versus the ist DL2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and ist DL2 is 91 and 69 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and ist DL2.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-870 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-870 will give more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern TG-870 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Pentax ist DL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Pentax ist DL2 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2016-01-06 | 2006-01-27 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 5 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 151 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) | 565 gr (1.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $280 | - |