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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K200D

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K200D 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D S
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K200D Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K200D, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the K200D (10MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-2 iHS was released 4 years after the K200D which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the K200D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Pentax K200D

 TG-2 iHS K200D 
IntroducedJune 2013September 2008More modern by 59 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 K200D TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax K200D

 TG-2 iHS K200D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K200D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the K200D.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and K200D is 91 and 61 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and K200D.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-2 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
27
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography info
Pentax K200D Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography factors
Pentax K200D Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
47
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (690 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography details
Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
Pentax K200D Vlogging information
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
9
no video
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax K200D
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPentax K200D
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Pentax K200D
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-06-28 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 690 gr (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 561
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $380 $600