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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K10D

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released December 2006
  • Refreshed by Pentax K20D
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K10D Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K10D, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 6 years later than the K10D and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Pentax K10D

 TG-830 iHS K10D 
ReleasedJanuary 2013December 2006More recent by 74 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kCrisper screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 K10D TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax K10D

 TG-830 iHS K10D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got 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) while the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K10D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the K10D.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and K10D is 91 and 59 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and K10D.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography factors
Pentax K10D Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography info
Pentax K10D Travel photography info
67
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
49
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography information
Pentax K10D Landscape photography information
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging advice
Pentax K10D Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
9
no video
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax K10D
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPentax K10D
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Pentax K10D
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-08 2006-12-15
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 793 gr (1.75 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $700