Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-30

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax K-30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very well matched but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-4 was brought out 2 years later than the K-30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-4 grades versus the K-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 and the K-30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and K-30 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and K-30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The TG-4 contains the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The newer TG-4 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.