Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-500

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Pentax K-500, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 10 months before the K-500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the K-500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features outer measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the K-500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and K-500 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and K-500.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-630 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-500 will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.