Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K10D

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax K10D, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is very well matched but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-1 iHS was released 5 years after the K10D which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the K10D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax K10D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the K10D.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and K10D is 91 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and K10D.

As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-1 iHS will have a benefit in sensor tech.