Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-30

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax K-30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is pretty close but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 3 months after the K-30 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the K-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys outer measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax K-30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the K-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and K-30 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and K-30.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh more challenging.