Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K100D

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K100D, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 5 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the K100D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K100D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the K100D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and K100D is 91 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and K100D.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-1 iHS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will provide extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-1 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.