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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
75
Features
52
Overall
65

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Released March 2010
  • Replacement is Pentax 645Z
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) feature totally different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 3 years after the 645D which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-2 iHS matches up vs the 645D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Pentax 645D

 TG-2 iHS 645D 
ReleasedJune 2013March 2010Newer by 41 months

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 645D TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution921k610kSharper display (+311k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax 645D

 TG-2 iHS 645D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the 645D.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and 645D is 91 and 50 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and 645D.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax 645D will offer you more detail with its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger TG-2 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
Pentax 645D Portrait photography advice
27
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
has manual focus
great MP (40 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
Pentax 645D Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
62
great MP (40MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery power (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
55
weather sealing
great MP (40 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (800 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Pentax 645D
46
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
good battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
great MP (40 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (800 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
Pentax 645D Vlogging information
36
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax 645D
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPentax 645D
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Pentax 645D
Class Waterproof Pro DSLR
Revealed 2013-06-28 2010-03-10
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 40 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 7264 x 5440
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 6
Crop factor 5.8 0.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 610k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 1480 grams (3.26 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1262
Other
Battery life 350 shots 800 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at release $380 $4,000