Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K-S2

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K-S2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 19 months earlier than the K-S2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the K-S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Pentax K-S2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features physical dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K-S2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the K-S2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and K-S2 is 91 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and K-S2.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-2 iHS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-S2 will give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.