Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K-r

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax K-r, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very well matched but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TG-820 iHS was launched 12 months later than the K-r which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the K-r with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax K-r in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the K-r.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and K-r is 92 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and K-r.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The younger TG-820 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.