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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax KP

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax KP Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax KP, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 5 years prior to the KP which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the KP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 TG-1 iHS KP 

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

 KP TG-1 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017May 2012More modern by 57 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k610kClearer display (+311k dot)

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

 TG-1 iHS KP 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides outside measurements 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 KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the KP.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and KP is 91 and 61 respectively.

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

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and KP.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax KP will render more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
Pentax KP Portrait photography details
27
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
Pentax KP Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography advice
Pentax KP Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
silent shutter (1/24,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery life (390 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography factors
Pentax KP Travel photography factors
68
great battery power (350 per charge)
weather proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
environment sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery life (390 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
46
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery life (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging highlights
Pentax KP Vlogging highlights
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
34
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax KP
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPentax KP
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Pentax KP
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-05-08 2017-01-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI PRIME IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 819200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 610k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 703 gr (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 390 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $747