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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K200D

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Launched September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K200D Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K200D, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 4 years later than the K200D and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Pentax K200D

 TG-630 iHS K200D 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2008Fresher by 53 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 K200D TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax K200D

 TG-630 iHS K200D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the K200D.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and K200D is 94 and 61 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and K200D.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
27
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
Pentax K200D Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
Pentax K200D Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
Pentax K200D Travel photography factors
59
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (220 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
47
environment proof
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
Pentax K200D Landscape photography advice
39
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
Pentax K200D Vlogging details
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
9
no video shooting
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Pentax K200D
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPentax K200D
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Pentax K200D
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-01-08 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 690 grams (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 561
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $600