Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax ist DS2

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax ist DS2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 7 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the ist DS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Pentax ist DS2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax ist DS2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the ist DS2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and ist DS2 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and ist DS2.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will give you more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.