Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K100D S
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Pentax K100D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

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.

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax K100D S
TG-810 | K100D S | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | June 2007 | Newer by 51 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper display (+710k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Olympus TG-810
K100D S | TG-810 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax K100D S
TG-810 | K100D S | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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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 |