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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax E85

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
Pentax E85
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Pentax E85

 TG-850 iHS E85 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 E85 TG-850 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax E85

 TG-850 iHS E85 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax E85 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax E85
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Street photography with Pentax E85
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography highlights
Pentax E85 Sports photography highlights
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography information
Pentax E85 Travel photography information
72
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (21mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
50
pretty wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging features
Pentax E85 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax E85
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPentax Optio E85
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