Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Efina

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Efina, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was released 8 months later than the Efina which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Efina in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the Efina.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and Efina is 91 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and Efina.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.