Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K-x

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax K-x, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very close but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 3 years after the K-x which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Pentax K-x. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax K-x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the K-x.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and K-x is 91 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and K-x.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The fresher TG-2 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.