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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax KP

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax KP 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 KP
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax KP

 TG-810 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus TG-810

 KP TG-810 
ReleasedJanuary 2017August 2011More modern by 66 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax KP

 TG-810 KP 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax KP size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Pentax KP Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
above average high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography highlights
Pentax KP Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
low battery life (390 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography factors
Pentax KP Travel photography factors
64
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
weather proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
low battery life (390 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax KP as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (220 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
low battery life (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging info
Pentax KP Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax KP
 Olympus TG-810Pentax KP
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