Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K-x

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax K-x, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is fairly close but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 2 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the K-x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the K-x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and K-x is 92 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and K-x.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The TG-820 iHS has got the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The fresher TG-820 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.