Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax X70

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax X70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was announced 2 years after the X70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax X70. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS offers physical 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 X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax X70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the X70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and X70 is 92 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and X70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-820 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.