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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K200D

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K200D Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax K200D, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively similar but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 3 years after the K200D which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Pentax K200D

 TG-1 iHS K200D 
AnnouncedMay 2012September 2008More modern by 45 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 K200D TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax K200D

 TG-1 iHS K200D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides exterior measurements 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 K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the K200D.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and K200D is 91 and 61 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and K200D.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-1 iHS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
Pentax K200D Portrait photography information
27
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography factors
Pentax K200D Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
heavier than others in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography advice
Pentax K200D Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
68
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
47
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (690g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
56
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
9
can't record video
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax K200D
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPentax K200D
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Pentax K200D
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-05-08 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 561
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $600