Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K110D

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K110D, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The TG-830 iHS was manufactured 6 years after the K110D which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the K110D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys outer dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K110D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the K110D.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and K110D is 91 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and K110D.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will deliver extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-830 iHS provides an edge in sensor technology.