Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax ist DL2

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax ist DL2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The TG-4 was revealed 9 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-4 grades against the ist DL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Pentax ist DL2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 has got external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-4 vs the ist DL2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and ist DL2 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and ist DL2.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-4 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Olympus TG-4 will produce extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.