Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K-S2

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax K-S2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-820 iHS was announced 4 years before the K-S2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-820 iHS matches up against the K-S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Pentax K-S2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax K-S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the K-S2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and K-S2 is 92 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and K-S2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-820 iHS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-S2 will produce more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.