Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K-1 II

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax K-1 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 7 years earlier than the K-1 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the K-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax K-1 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the K-1 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and K-1 II is 92 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and K-1 II.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-820 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will show greater detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.