Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K200D
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K200D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
- Revealed September 2008
- Succeeded the Pentax K100D S

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K200D Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K200D, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly similar but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

The TG-820 iHS was brought out 3 years after the K200D which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K200D Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Pentax K200D
TG-820 iHS | K200D | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | September 2008 | More modern by 42 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+800k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
K200D | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax K200D
TG-820 iHS | K200D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the K200D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and K200D is 92 and 61 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and K200D.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-820 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax K200D Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Pentax K200D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Pentax K200D |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-02-08 | 2008-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,030 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lb) | 690 gr (1.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 561 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $500 | $600 |