Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-S2

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax K-S2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-6 was launched 4 years later than the K-S2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-6 matches up vs the K-S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has proportions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-6 and the K-S2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and K-S2 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and K-S2.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-S2 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.