Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K10D
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched December 2006
- Successor is Pentax K20D
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K10D Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax K10D, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-850 iHS was manufactured 7 years after the K10D which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the K10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Pentax K10D
| TG-850 iHS | K10D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | December 2006 | More modern by 87 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 210k | Clearer display (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| K10D | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax K10D
| TG-850 iHS | K10D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax K10D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the K10D.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and K10D is 91 and 59 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and K10D.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K10D Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Pentax K10D | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Pentax K10D |
| Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2006-12-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Available lenses | - | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 210k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) | 793 gr (1.75 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 522 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| 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 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $250 | $700 |
