Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K100D S

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax K100D S, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 6 years after the K100D S which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the K100D S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D S has proportions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the K100D S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and K100D S is 91 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and K100D S.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-850 iHS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will render greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.