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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax KP

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax KP Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax KP, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The TG-820 iHS was released 6 years prior to the KP and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the KP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Pentax KP

 TG-820 iHS KP 
Display resolution1030k921kClearer display (+109k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 KP TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2012More recent by 60 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax KP

 TG-820 iHS KP 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax KP in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the KP.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax KP size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and KP is 92 and 61 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and KP.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax KP will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax KP
27
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography features
Pentax KP Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
very good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Sports photography with Pentax KP
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery (390 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography factors
Pentax KP Travel photography factors
59
weather proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (220 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
environment sealing
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery (390 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography details
Pentax KP Landscape photography details
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging features
Pentax KP Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax KP
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPentax KP
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Pentax KP
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-02-08 2017-01-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 819200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,030k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.45 pounds) 703 gr (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 390 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $747