Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-r
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Revealed March 2011
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On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-610 versus Pentax K-r, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
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Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-610 grades versus the K-r when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Pentax K-r
| TG-610 | K-r |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus TG-610
| K-r | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax K-r
| TG-610 | K-r | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | March 2011 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 has outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-610 against the K-r.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and K-r is 93 and 67 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and K-r.
Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-610 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-610 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Pentax K-r | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Pentax K-r |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2011-01-06 | 2011-03-11 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | Prime II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 598 grams (1.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 755 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 pictures | 470 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI109,4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $223 | $1,100 |