Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K200D

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax K200D, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 4 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-830 iHS scores against the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outer dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax K200D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the K200D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and K200D is 91 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and K200D.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.