Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax KP
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax KP 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)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Released January 2017
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax KP Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax KP, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-810 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the KP which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-810 matches up vs the KP for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax KP Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 & Pentax KP. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax KP
TG-810 | KP |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus TG-810
KP | TG-810 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | August 2011 | More modern by 66 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax KP
TG-810 | KP | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys external dimensions 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 KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax KP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 versus the KP.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and KP is 92 and 61 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and KP.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-810 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax KP will provide more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Pentax KP |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2017-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | PRIME IV |
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 | 14MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 819200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/24000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 703 grams (1.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 390 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $428 | $747 |