Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax E85
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax E85 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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched September 2009

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax E85 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Pentax E85, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-850 iHS was announced 4 years after the E85 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax E85 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Pentax E85
TG-850 iHS | E85 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2009 | More modern by 54 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
E85 | TG-850 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax E85
TG-850 iHS | E85 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Pentax E85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the E85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and E85.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Pentax Optio E85 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-01-29 | 2009-09-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI95 |
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 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $0 |