Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax 645D

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax 645D, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and 645D (40MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-810 was announced 18 months later than the 645D making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-810 grades vs the 645D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax 645D. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") having a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax 645D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 versus the 645D.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and 645D is 92 and 50 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and 645D.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-810 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax 645D will give greater detail with its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-810 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.