Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-30

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 versus Pentax K-30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is fairly close but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The TG-810 was revealed 14 months earlier than the K-30 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 K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-810 matches up versus the K-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax K-30. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-810 versus Pentax K-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 against the K-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and K-30 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and K-30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-810 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-30 will result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older TG-810 will be behind in sensor tech.