Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-30

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-610 versus Pentax K-30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The TG-610 was launched 22 months prior to the K-30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-610 matches up against the K-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 and Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-610 vs the K-30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and K-30 is 93 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and K-30.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-610 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-30 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.