Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K-1 II

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax K-1 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TG-850 iHS was revealed 5 years before the K-1 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the K-1 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has 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-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax K-1 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the K-1 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and K-1 II is 91 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and K-1 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-1 II will show more detail because of its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TG-850 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.