Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K10D

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K10D, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively similar but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 6 years later than the K10D and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the K10D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got external measurements 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 K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K10D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the K10D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and K10D is 94 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and K10D.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent TG-630 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.