Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-x

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-x, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced 3 years after the K-x which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the K-x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got outside 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) whilst the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the K-x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and K-x is 91 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and K-x.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS provides an edge in sensor tech.