Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax ist DS2

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Pentax ist DS2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 7 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the ist DS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Pentax ist DS2. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the ist DS2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and ist DS2 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and ist DS2.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will resolve more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-630 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.