Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-r

Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-r, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly close but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 23 months later than the K-r making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Pentax K-r. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K-r in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the K-r.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and K-r is 94 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and K-r.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The TG-630 iHS comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder. The fresher TG-630 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.