Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-7

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Pentax K-7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is very well matched but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 3 years after the K-7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the K-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got outer measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the K-7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and K-7 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and K-7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-630 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-7 will resolve extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-630 iHS provides an edge in sensor technology.