Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-1

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax K-1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The TG-4 was revealed 10 months prior to the K-1 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-4 matches up versus the K-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Pentax K-1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 versus the K-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and K-1 is 90 and 55 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and K-1.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-4 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.