Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax ist DS2

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax ist DS2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-610 was released 5 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-610 matches up versus the ist DS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 & Pentax ist DS2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 offers exterior 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) while the Pentax ist DS2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 versus the ist DS2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and ist DS2 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and ist DS2.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-610 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent TG-610 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.