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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax ist DL2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-2 iHS was released 7 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the ist DL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Pentax ist DL2

 TG-2 iHS ist DL2 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2006Newer by 91 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution610k210kSharper display (+400k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 ist DL2 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax ist DL2

 TG-2 iHS ist DL2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax ist DL2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the ist DL2.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and ist DL2 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and ist DL2.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax ist DL2
27
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (565 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography advice
68
great battery (350 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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lighter than competitors in class (565 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography info
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging information
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
22
lighter than competitors in class (565g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax ist DL2
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPentax ist DL2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Pentax ist DL2
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-06-28 2006-01-27
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 5
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 565 grams (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $380 -