Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K-50

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K-50, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-820 iHS was released 21 months before the K-50 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the K-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the K-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and K-50 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and K-50.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-820 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-50 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.