Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K-1

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K-1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 24 months earlier than the K-1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the K-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and K-1 is 91 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and K-1.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-850 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.