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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
70
Overall
66

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Updated by Pentax K-S2
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax K-S1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TG-810 was manufactured 4 years prior to the K-S1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-810 grades against the K-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax K-S1

 TG-810 K-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Olympus TG-810

 K-S1 TG-810 
IntroducedAugust 2014August 2011Newer by 36 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax K-S1

 TG-810 K-S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 versus the K-S1.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and K-S1 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and K-S1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will deliver more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography features
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
78
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (558g)
good ISO range (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
69
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.4 frames per second)
low battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
lighter than competition in class (558g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low battery (410 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
low battery (410 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (558g)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax K-S1
 Olympus TG-810Pentax K-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-810 Pentax K-S1
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-08-16 2014-08-27
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Prime MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 558 gr (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1061
Other
Battery life 220 images 410 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $428 $339