Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-S2

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-S2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is fairly similar but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was released 3 years before the K-S2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the K-S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers exterior 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-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-S2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the K-S2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and K-S2 is 91 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and K-S2.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-830 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.