Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K-30
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41
63 Imaging
57 Features
66 Overall
60
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched October 2012
- Refreshed by Pentax K-50
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K-30 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Pentax K-30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very close but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-850 iHS was revealed 16 months later than the K-30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the K-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Pentax K-30. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Pentax K-30
TG-850 iHS | K-30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2014 | October 2012 | More recent by 16 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
K-30 | TG-850 iHS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax K-30
TG-850 iHS | K-30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Pentax K-30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the K-30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and K-30 is 91 and 63 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and K-30.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The TG-850 iHS provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh trickier. The fresher TG-850 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Pentax K-30 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Pentax K-30 |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2012-10-29 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Prime M |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) | 650 gr (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 410 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $250 | $525 |