Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K-01

Here, we are looking at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Pentax K-01, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very similar but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-850 iHS was announced 21 months after the K-01 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers outer 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 K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the K-01.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and K-01 is 91 and 76 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and K-01.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-850 iHS comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more recent TG-850 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.