Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K10D

Here is a extended review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax K10D, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is very well matched but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 6 years later than the K10D and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the K10D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax K10D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the K10D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and K10D is 91 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and K10D.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.