Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-1 II

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-1 II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 6 years before the K-1 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the K-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got external dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-1 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the K-1 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and K-1 II is 91 and 55 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and K-1 II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-830 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will produce greater detail because of its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.