Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K100D

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax K100D, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 6 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the K100D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features exterior dimensions 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 K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax K100D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the K100D.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and K100D is 91 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and K100D.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will result in greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.