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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Released June 2007
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D
  • Replacement is Pentax K200D
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K100D S, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TG-810 was released 4 years after the K100D S which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-810 matches up against the K100D S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax K100D S

 TG-810 K100D S 
ReleasedAugust 2011June 2007Newer by 51 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kCrisper display (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Olympus TG-810

 K100D S TG-810 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax K100D S

 TG-810 K100D S 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 features physical measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-810 against the K100D S.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and K100D S is 92 and 65 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and K100D S.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-810 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent TG-810 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D S
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography details
Pentax K100D S Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography information
Pentax K100D S Travel photography information
64
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
45
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging advice
Pentax K100D S Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
9
no video recording
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax K100D S
 Olympus TG-810Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-810 Pentax K100D Super
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-08-16 2007-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 646 grams (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $428 $520