Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K-500
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Released February 2012
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced November 2013
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K-500 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax K-500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-820 iHS was brought out 21 months earlier than the K-500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the K-500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Pentax K-500
TG-820 iHS | K-500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1030k | 921k | Crisper screen (+109k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
K-500 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 21 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax K-500
TG-820 iHS | K-500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax K-500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the K-500.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and K-500 is 92 and 64 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and K-500.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-500 will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Pentax K-500 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-02-08 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,030 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) | 646 grams (1.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 710 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | LI-50B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $500 | $600 |