Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K-r

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax K-r, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty similar but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TG-810 was revealed 6 months later than the K-r which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-810 matches up against the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys 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) whilst the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax K-r in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 against the K-r.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and K-r is 92 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and K-r.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-810 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.