Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K-1 II

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax K-1 II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 6 years before the K-1 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the K-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax K-1 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the K-1 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and K-1 II is 91 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and K-1 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-1 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will show greater detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.