Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax K-r

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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The TG-610 was released 2 months earlier than the K-r so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

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.

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.