Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K20D

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax K20D, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty close but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced 5 years after the K20D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the K20D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the K20D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and K20D is 91 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and K20D.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will provide you with greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-850 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.